Learning activity

1. Project procurement planning details how the procurement process will be managed effectively to achieve the project’s objectives. As such, the procurement planning has to be tailored specifically to meet the needs of various projects. Clinker Consultancy has a large, complex software development project to be initiated. To staff this project, Clinker Consultancy is working with People Consultancy to provide the personnel and other input materials needed for this project. These individuals and resources will be managed by Clinker Consultancy.

1. What type of contract should Clinker Consultancy enter into with People Consultancy for the project? Explain your answer.

2. Develop an effective procurement plan tailored for People Consultancy

3. Describe the activities that must be undertaken during the procurement closure process.

1. Your best friend, Linda, just sold her apartment and purchased another one. Linda is planning her move. Linda asked you to advise her on the cost of her move. Your initial replied to Linda was that you moved from an apartment which was a little smaller than hers last year and the distance was about the same. At that time, you spent $575 for the rental of a 14-foot truck, pads, hand truck, rope, boxes, and gas. You estimated Linda's cost of the move could be between $700 - $800.

1. Help Linda to develop a cost estimate for her relocation project, using two separate methods. Explain to her the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.

2. What actions should Linda take to control costs?

1. Quality management involves the manner in which a project is initiated, planned, executed, monitored and controlled and closed. The Quality Management Plan defines the acceptable level of quality, which is typically defined by the customer, and describes how the project will ensure the required quality standards are delivered throughout the entire project life cycle.
   Describe the concept of Quality Management? What are the likely outcomes if quality management is not effectively applied at each stage of the project life cycle? How is the applicability of quality management different in Agile project management vs. the traditional approach?