Case-2 The Hokies Lunch

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Group C
For each part (A, B, C), what phase of the project life cycle is each project in?
Justify.
In the first part of the study, we can describe Fatma’s project to be in the initiation phase of project
management. There are several reasons that lead to this conclusion including the fact that the project is still in
its definitive stages.

Fatma’s project still needs approval and signing off by the stakeholders on matters involving the projects
budget, objectives schedule and more. In this stage, Fatma’s project is still developing client requirements, and
there is no tangible work underway.

Jasper’s project, on the other hand, can be said to be in the execution phase. The justification is made based
on the fact that Jasper and his international colleagues have already started the coding process for the
programs. This, therefore, means that the project work is in progress. Jaspers project has also passed the
planning phase as he states that there are some scope creeps.

Victoria’s project is in the monitor and control phase. The affirmation that this project has reached this stage is
because the project has been completed already and results have been tested. The testing process requires
that the prototype being tested is compared with the standards and objectives set at the beginning of the
project. This is therefore considered monitoring and controlling
In part B, Fatma’s project has moved up to the planning phase. The tasks that place this project in the planning
phase include the fact that discussions on planning for risk are underway, work schedules are being made, and
team members are being assigned to tasks. This phase is therefore defined as planning since there is no work in
progress yet.

Jasper’s project at this point has moved to the monitor and control phase. This is where the project work will
undergo testing by evaluation using set measures and milestones as well.

Victoria’s project is in both execution and monitor and control stage at this point. The developed prototype has
been tested and failed hence work is being redone to produce alternative results. The execution occurs when the
new redeveloped batteries are used as alternatives. Since risk control is also being incorporated, we can classify
it into monitor and control phase

In part C, Fatma’s project has moved to the execution phase with the different team working cohesively as
groundwork sets off. Jaspers project can now be considered in its closing phase as his software did not meet
the requirements set and no more work is anticipated. Victoria’s project is in closing phase with the rework on
the alternative batteries proving successful.
Can you identify the top 2 or 3 problems faced by each project? What project
management area these problems are related to as per your group analysis?