QSO 340: Mile stone1The final project involves analyzing a case study by applying several project management principles learned in this course. By identifying the project management methodology, areas

QSO 340 Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric Overview: To complete this milestone assignment , you must create an introduction for your case study analysis, analyze specific elements of the case, and relate the case study to the PMBOK® Process Groups. Prompt: For this assignment, you will submit a paper that addresses sections of critical elements I, II, and III of the final project. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: I. Introduction : Provide a summary of the case. Describe the situation, the stakeholders, the critical events, and the project of the case study. II. Analysis : Analyze the case and include the following components. a. Identify the project management methodology used in the case and explain the characteristics of the project that indicate the methodology. b. Identify areas of success in the mana gement of the project . Be specific and reference the case study in support of your analysis. c. Identify issues or potential issues with how the project management is being conduct ed. Explain your reasoning using examples from the case study. III. PMI (Project Management Institute®) b. Analyze the case study project and briefly discuss the project in terms of how the five process groups are applied. Guidelines for Submission: Your draft of the case study analysis should be two -to-three pages in length. It should be formatted with 12 -point Times New Roman font, double -spaced with one -inch margins, and all citations and references should be formatted according to current APA guidelines. Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value Introduction Provides a summary of the case , including a description of the situation, stakeholders, critical events, and project of the case study Provides a summary of the case , including a description of the situation, stakeholders, critical events , and project of the case study, but the summary is verbose or contains inaccuracies Does not provide a summary of the case 18 Analysis:

Methodology Identifies the project management methodology used in the case and explains the characteristics of the project that indicate the methodology Identifies the project management methodology used in the case and explains the characteristics of the project, but explanation is cursory or does not address the characteristics that indicate methodology Does not identify the project management methodology used in the case or explain the characteristics 18 Analysis: Areas of Success Identifies specific areas of success in the management of the project , referencing case study for support Identifies areas of success in the management of the project , using references to the case study, but explan ation lacks specificity or support in reference s Does not identify areas of success i n the management of the project 18 Analysis: Potential Issues Identifies issues or potential issues with how the project management is being conducted and explains reasoning using relevant examples from t he case study Identifies issues or potential issues with how the project management is being conducted and explains reasoning using examples from the case study, but explanation is cursory, contains inaccuracies , or does not use relevant examples from the case study Does not identify issues or potential issues with how the project management is being conducted and does not explain reasoning 18 PMI: Process Groups Analyzes the case study project and briefly discusses the project in terms of how the five process groups are applied Analyzes the case study project and briefly discusses the project in terms of how the five process groups are applied, but analysis or discussion is verbose, cursory , or contains ina ccuracies Does not an alyze the case study project or briefly discuss the project in terms of how the five process groups are applied 18 Articulation of Response Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organizatio n Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas 10 Total 100%