Project Management Assignment 1

Question 1: What are some of the key environmental forces that have change
the way projects are managed? What has been the effect of these forces on
the management of projects?

Some key environmental forces that have changed the way we manage projects are 
 The product life cycle,
 Knowledge growth,
 Global competition,
 Organization downsizing,
 Technology changes,
 Time-to-market. 

The impact of these forces:

 more projects per organization,
 project teams responsible for implementing projects,
 accountability,
 changing organization structures,
 need for rapid completion of projects,
 linking projects to organization strategy and customers,
 prioritizing projects to conserve organization resources,
 Alliances with external organizations, etc.

Question 2: Write at least two to three lines depicting the understanding of

each 10 Developmental Sectors Projects and 10 Commercial Sector Projects
happening on at a National or International basis?

Development projects:
1. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project
The objective of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project for Pakistan is
to improve availability, utilization, and quality of primary healthcare services and
elementary education services in Selected Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

2. Urban Water Supply Strengthening Project

The objective of the Urban Water Supply Strengthening Project for Honduras is to improve
the quality and efficiency of water supply services delivered by Participating Urban Water
Providers and support urban municipalities to respond to water supply and sanitation
emergency needs. 

3. Local Development and Adaptation Project for Chad

The objective of the Albia - Local Development and Adaptation Project for Chad is to
improve the management of natural resources and the livelihood of populations in selected

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climate vulnerable areas in and around the Ouadi Rime and Ouadi Achim (OROA) reserve in
Chad. 

4. Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) Project

The objective of the Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling Project for
Philippines is to improve land tenure security and stabilize property rights of agrarian reform
beneficiaries (ARBs). 

5. Nurek Hydropower Rehabilitation Project Phase 2

The objective of the Second Phase of Nurek Hydropower Rehabilitation Project for Tajikistan
is to rehabilitate and increase the generating capacity of six power generating units of Nurek
Hydropower plant (HPP) and improve their efficiency.

6. National Urban Development and Decentralization Project for Mozambique

The objective of the National Urban Development and Decentralization Project for
Mozambique is to strengthen institutional performance and deliver improved infrastructure
and services in participating local entities. 

7. Second National Ganga River Basin Project for India

The objective of the Second National Ganga River Basin Project for India is to reduce point-
source pollution from targeted Urban Areas of the Ganga river basin and support the Central
Ministry to strengthen the institutional framework for Ganga river basin management. 

8. Emergency Cash Transfer COVID-19 Response Project for Jordan

The objective of the Emergency Cash Transfer COVID-19 Response Project for Jordan is to
provide cash support to poor and vulnerable households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in
Jordan. 

9. COVID-19 Emergency Income Support Project

The objective of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Emergency Income Support Project for
Maldives is to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on workers and their
families, and to increase the capacity of social protection programs to respond to future
emergencies. 

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10. Power System Efficiency and Resilience Project

The objective of the Power System Efficiency and Resilience Project for Myanmar is to
increase the output and efficiency of power generation and improve the resilience of the power
network in support of the government’s program on universal electricity access.

Commercial Projects:
1) Gulberg Heights, islamabad

Gulberg Heights is another grand commercial venture in Gulberg greens. A symbol of luxury
& elegance, Gulberg Heights seeks to provide the best & cutting-edge facilities. Al-Ghani Group
is presenting this project. Gulberg Heights is situated beside Gulberg Arena, located on main
Gulberg Expressway at Gulberg Greens. It experiences the vicinity of major centers & hubs. 3
levels are dedicated by the commercial sector. Situated beside Gulberg Arena, it is located on
main Gulberg Expressway.

2) Park One, islamabad

Park One is a classy project offering Commercial & Residential units under a single roof.
Present in the lush green area of Islamabad, it aspires to become the icon for urban
infrastructures. The project is of APCO Group which is a prominent firm in its sector.

Inspired by Paladin-style edifice, Park One situated on 10th Avenue, beside F-10 Commercial
block. It is facing Fatima Jinnah Park, Islamabad. Out of 21, 3 levels are reserved for shopping
complex. It features 210 commercial units with latest facilities & services.

3) The Sixth Boulevard, Islamabad

Presenting a luxury apartments along with several dedicated floors for shopping mall,
commercial & other recreational activities. It seeks to cater the contemporary needs &
demands of everyone.

The Sixth Boulevard is ideally located in Phase 8 of Bahria Town. It is facing statue of liberty
while Dominion Mall is only at 2 minutes drive. The lower 3 levels are meant for commercial
complex. In commercial space, it is offering 170 plus domestic & global brands that offers
products in several categories.

4) Jinnah Block Bahria Town, Lahore

Jinnah Block Bahria Town is another wonderful, equipped with all modern facilities and
infrastructure. This Project will have all the facilities of Bahria Town, Lahore. Residents can find

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all the facilities in a close intimacy e.g. hospitals, restaurants, schools, masjids and public
transport, the plots are residential and commercial both.

5) Union Complex, Lahore

This is the new mixed-use residential and commercial project in Lahore. Union Complex is
offering 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments and brand shops for sale. Flats and shops in Union
Complex can be booked on cash payment and also on easy installments of 3 years. Union
Complex is one of the best new housing schemes in Lahore.

6) Central Mall Of KPK

The Central Mall Peshawar is the new commercial project. It consists of luxury apartments
and shopping malls under one roof. Located at Main University Road, which is one of the best
locations in the city. The Central Mall will attract numerous visitors and buyers.

7) Diamond Mall, Peshawar

The Diamond Mall is a new project in Peshawar. A multi-story shopping mall centrally air-
conditioned and a one-stop mall for all the people of the city. It is located at University Road,
close to Honda North, Peshawar.

The project offers stylish shops and spacious showrooms of all sizes for setting up all types of
business deals. Diamond Mall offers the chance of a lifetime to get a shop on an ownership
basis. It provides easy payment plans to start the thriving business you have always dreamed of.

8) Alina Mall, Islamabad

Alina Mall is a commercial project located along the Lucky Dhayre Road. The project’s
location puts it in the middle of all commercial and international trade activities.  Furthermore,
making it easily accessible from all major sports in the city.

Alina Mall offers excellent leasing opportunities for multinational, local, and upcoming brands
to open their retail outlets or offices in an ideal location. 

9) Elysium Mall, Islamabad

Elysium Mall is mixed-used commercial & residential project. It is presenting a lavish living
apartments along with commercial arena as well as a high architectural designed building. Oasis
Developers are backing this project. This firm has already earned a good reputation in the
market.

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10) Mall of Islamabad F-11

Mall of Islamabad is genuinely a commercial project. It is a western-style shopping mall

featuring more than 100 brands in a single mall. Zahir Khan & Brothers (ZKB) property is
developing this Mega shopping complex in Islamabad.

Mall of Islamabad, also known as MOI, located in F-11 sector of Islamabad. It is featuring all the
amenities a Mall should have including Parking, Shopping, Cinemas, Kids Activities, Food &
Security, centrally air conditioned, escalator & much more amenities.

Question 3: Illustrate all components of the project life cycle with an example.
The project management life cycle is usually broken down into four phases: defining, planning,
execution, and closure. These phases make up the path that takes your project from the
beginning to the end.

 Defining:
Specifications of the project are defined; project objectives are established; teams are
formed; major responsibilities are assigned. During this step, you figure out an objective
for your project, determine whether the project is feasible, and identify the major
deliverables for the project. It includes undertaking a feasibility study, identifying scope,
delivering deliverables, identifying projects stakeholders, developing a business case
and developing a statement of work.

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 Planning:
Once the project is approved to move forward based on your business case, statement
of work, or project initiation document, you move into the planning phase. During this
phase of the project management life cycle, you break down the larger project into
smaller tasks, build your team, and prepare a schedule for the completion of
assignments. Create smaller goals within the larger project, making sure each is
achievable within the time frame. Smaller goals should have a high potential for success.
The level of effort increases, and plans are developed to determine what the project will
entail, when it will be scheduled, whom it will benefit, what quality level should be
maintained, and what the budget will be. It includes creating a project plan, creating
workflow diagrams, estimating budget, gathering resources, holding a project kickoff
meeting.
 Execution:
The execution phase turns your plan into action. The project manager’s job in this phase
of the project management life cycle is to keep work on track, organize team members,
manage timelines, and make sure the work is done according to the original plan. A
major portion of the project work takes place both physical and mental. The physical
product is produced (a bridge, a report, a software program). Time, cost, and
specification measures are used for control. Is the project on schedule, on budget, and
meeting specifications? What are the forecasts of each of these measures? What
changes are necessary?

 Closing:
Once your team has completed work on a project, you enter the closure phase. In the
closure phase, you provide final deliverables, release project resources, and determine
the success of the project. Just because the major project work is over, that doesn’t
mean the project manager’s job is done there are still important things to do, including
evaluating what did and did not work with the project. Closing includes three activities:
delivering the project product to the customer, redeploying project resources, and post-
project review. Delivery of the project might include customer training and transferring
documents. Redeployment usually involves releasing project equipment/materials to
other projects and finding new assignments for team members. Post-project reviews
include not only assessing performance but also capturing lessons learned. It includes
analyzing project performance, analyzing team performance, documenting project
closure, conducting post implementation reviews and accounting for used and unused
budget.

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