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    Master of Business Administration - General Cohort: MBAG/13/PT Jan Examinations For 2013 - 2014 Semester II / 2014 Semester I

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    This document contains instructions and questions for an examination on project management. It is divided into two sections. Section A contains one compulsory question with three parts asking students to compare project evaluation techniques, determine the critical path and duration of a sample project, and identify non-critical tasks. Section B contains four optional questions, each with two parts, asking students to explain concepts related to project management including risk management, communication plans, stakeholder management, project management plans, quality assurance and control, the sponsor's role, and procurement strategies.

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    Master of Business Administration - General Cohort: MBAG/13/PT Jan Examinations For 2013 - 2014 Semester II / 2014 Semester I

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    This document contains instructions and questions for an examination on project management. It is divided into two sections. Section A contains one compulsory question with three parts asking students to compare project evaluation techniques, determine the critical path and duration of a sample project, and identify non-critical tasks. Section B contains four optional questions, each with two parts, asking students to explain concepts related to project management including risk management, communication plans, stakeholder management, project management plans, quality assurance and control, the sponsor's role, and procurement strategies.

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    This document contains instructions and questions for an examination on project management. It is divided into two sections. Section A contains one compulsory question with three parts asking students to compare project evaluation techniques, determine the critical path and duration of a sample project, and identify non-critical tasks. Section B contains four optional questions, each with two parts, asking students to explain concepts related to project management including risk management, communication plans, stakeholder management, project management plans, quality assurance and control, the sponsor's role, and procurement strategies.

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    Master of Business Administration - General Cohort: MBAG/13/PT Jan Examinations For 2013 - 2014 Semester II / 2014 Semester I

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    Master of Business Administration -

    General

    Cohort: MBAG/13/PT Jan

    Examinations for 2013 – 2014 Semester II /

    2014 Semester I

    MODULE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT


    MODULE CODE: MGMT 5205
    Duration: 3 Hours

    Instructions to Candidates:

    1. This paper consists of Sections A and B.


    2. Section A is compulsory.
    3. Answer any two questions from Section B.
    4. Always start a new question on a fresh page.
    5. Total Marks: 100.

    This question paper contains 5 questions and 4 pages.

    Page 1 of 4
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    SECTION A: COMPULSORY

    QUESTION 1: (50 MARKS)

    (a) Compare and contrast the project evaluation and review technique (PERT)
    with the critical path method (CPM). (10 marks)

    (b) Using the information in Table 1, assuming that the project team will work a
    standard working week (5 working days in 1 week) and that all tasks will
    start as soon as possible:

    Task Description Duration (Working Predecessor/s


    Days)
    A Requirement 5
    Analysis
    B Systems Design 15 A
    C Programming 25 B
    D Telecoms 15 B
    E Hardware 30 B
    Installation
    F Integration 10 C, D
    G System Testing 10 E, F
    H Training/Support 5 G
    I Handover and Go- 5 H
    Live
    Table 1

    (i) Determine the critical path of the project. (10 marks)


    (ii) Calculate the planned duration of the project in weeks. (10 marks)
    (iii) Identify any non-critical tasks and the float (free slack) on each. (20 marks)

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    SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS

    QUESTION 2: (25 MARKS)

    (a) Produce the Risk Management Model. (5 marks)

    (b) Briefly explain each of the 5 steps through which risks are
    modelled. (5x2 marks)

    (c) Explain in details how the project communication plan


    management model ensures effective and efficient communication
    in order to allow for clear and accurate transfer of information and
    data. (10 marks)

    QUESTION 3: (25 MARKS)

    (a) Explain what is meant by stakeholder management and describe


    how the project manager ensures stakeholder co-operation.
    (10 marks)

    (b) Describe the main project organization structures. (3x5 marks)

    QUESTION 4: (25 MARKS)

    (a) Explain what is meant by a Project Management Plan and give


    examples of its content. (15 marks)

    (b) Explain what is meant by the following quality terms:


    (i) Quality assurance (5 marks)
    (ii) Quality control (5 marks)

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    QUESTION 5: (25 MARKS)

    (a) Explain the role of the sponsor in a project organization and


    his/her relationship with the project manager. (10 marks)

    (b) Explain the benefits of using a work breakdown structure.


    (5 marks)

    (c) Explain what is meant by a procurement strategy. (10 marks)

    ***END OF QUESTION PAPER***

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