Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Work-Integrated Learning Programmes Division Second Semester 2014-2015 Mid-Semester Test (EC-2 Regular) Course No. : ET ZC423 Course Title ESSENTIALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT ‘Nature of Exam Weightage Dui Note: 1. Please follow all the Znstructions to Candidates given on the cover page of the answer book. 2. All parts of a question should be answered consecutively. Each answer should start from a fresh page. 3.__Assumptions made if any, should be stated clearly at the beginning of your answer. Q.1(@)_ Whatis the difference between project driven and non-project driven organization? Q1(b) What is the need of integrated project management? 2+2=4) Q2(a) What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of functional, matrix and dedicated team approaches to managing the projects? Q.2(b) Why is it necessary to assess the culture of the organization before deciding what project management structure should be used to complete a project? B+2=5] Q3 (a) Explain the need and importance of an Effective Project Portfolio Management System? Q3(b) What are the factors you would consider for designing a project portfolio management system? B+2=5) Q4. The CEO of a manufacturing company has appointed you as Project Manager to implement Total Productive Maintenance in your organization: (@) Define the mission (b) Define the scope of the project (©) Prepare a Work breakdown Structure (@)__ Prepare a Responsibility Matrix [2+24+2+2=8] Q5(a) Under what conditions would you prefer Bottom- Up approach to Top-Down approach for estimating Project Times and Costs? Q5(b) Describe’ the various costs involved in a project and which costs are controllable by the project manager? B+2=5] Q6(a) Drawa risk breakdown structure for a new-product development project? Q6(b) Give an example of each for mitigating risk, sharing risk, avoiding risk, retaining risk. [2+2=4] Q.7(a) Describe the qualities for an effective project manager? Q7(b) What is the difference between functional and dysfunctional conflict on a project? (2+2=4] seeeeeeeee