PROJ 609 – Alternative Methodologies for Project Management –

Assignment 1 (Group)
For Assignment 1, please refer below case on Brightspace:
Kumar Mukul, Ruchi Mishra (2022). Project Management Dilemma at Alpha Tech Solutions
Private Limited, SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals.

Please provide answers to below items:

1. Explain the reasons for team conflict. Discuss why the team conflicts increased after Kritika
took over as the project head. (10 points)
2. Discuss the relevance of diversity in teams: its benefits and associated challenges. (10
points)
3. Do you think the individual differences at Alpha Tech are a source of strength for the
entrepreneurial team? (10 points)
4. Is the culture and work environment in the company suitable for Prateek to remain long term?
Do you think Prateek should quit the company? If so, why? (10 points)
5. Discuss Sachin Kulkarni’s strengths and weaknesses in relation to Alpha Tech. How would
you describe his leadership style? (10 points)
6. Do you think the project selection process at MyApparel was justified? (10 points)
7. How did frequent changes in scope contribute to the problems in Alpha Tech’s project
management processes? (10 points)
8. How would you resolve the problems within the project management processes that Alpha
Tech was experiencing due to poor scope management? (10 points)
9. Do you agree that agile project management would be more effective in managing the
chatbot project at Alpha Tech? Justify your point of view. (25 points)
10. How would you implement the Scrum method of agile practices at Alpha Tech to handle the
chatbot project? What are the benefits and challenges associated with implementing Scrum to
complete a project? (25 points)
Notes:

• Please upload your submissions to Dropbox by specified date on the Brightspace.

• Formatting – please use Arial font, size 12 for main content with 1 inch page margins.
Header and sub-headers can be of size 12+
• Please use APA citation format for all references.
• Please include name of all group members and indicate your section on the cover page.
• Assignment 1 has total of 130 points. Points for each question are listed along with the
question. Assignment 1 is worth 10% of your final grade.

GOOD LUCK!