Is it fair to judge a project with a critical completion date by normal project success standards? Why or why not?
When a project has a “hard gate,” like being ready on time, how does that affect normal success criteria? Is it fair to judge a project with a critical completion date by normal project success standards? Why or why not?
Project success is defined as adherence to budget, schedule, functionality (performance), and client satisfaction. Under these criteria, cite evidence that suggests the Sochi Olympics project was a success and/or failure.
Project success is defined as adherence to budget, schedule, functionality (performance), and client satisfaction. Under these criteria, cite evidence that suggests the Sochi Olympics project was a success and/or failure.
“Government-funded projects intended to serve as ‘prestige projects,’ such as the Sochi Olympics, should not be judged on the basis of cost.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
Consider the following statement: “Government-funded projects intended to serve as ‘prestige projects,’ such as the Sochi Olympics, should not be judged on the basis of cost.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
What’s the Cost of National Prestige?
Sochi Olympics—What’s the Cost of National Prestige?
The Sochi Olympics was an example of project costs running out of control; so much so that the final price tag (estimated to be more than $50 billion), dwarfed the costs of every other Olympic Games to this point in time. In addition to picking a questionable, sub-tropical location for the Games, from the very beginning, the process of developing the site was subject to meddling from politicians, including President Vladimir Putin. Another major cost to the final price tag was related to charges of wide-spread corruption, as sub-projects for the Games (such as infrastructure, buildings, and roads) ended up with highly inflated price tags. This is a great case for general class discussion as we consider the purpose for Olympic Games, the challenges of cost control with critical deadlines that must be adhered to, and the fact that costs are rising for Games to the point where in 2017, Rome, Budapest, and several other cities withdrew their bids to host the 2024 Olympics because they could not trust the final costs and could not justify the value they would gain versus the costs of the project.
Construct the risk matrix and classify each of the risk factors in the matrix.
Qualitative Risk Assessment. Imagine that you are a member of a project team that has been charged with developing a new product for the residential building industry. Using a qualitative risk analysis matrix, develop a risk assessment for a project based on the following information: :
Identified risk factors Likelihood
1. Key team members pulled off project 1. High
2. Chance of economic downturn 2. Low
3. Project funding cut 3. Medium
4. Project scope changes 4. High
5. Poor spec. performance 5. Low
- Based on this information, how would you rate the consequences of each of the identified risk factors? Why? Construct the risk matrix and classify each of the risk factors in the matrix.
Write a short essay describing how the topics covered in this course(Funds of data systems) could be applied to your current work environment.
Write a short essay (2-3 pages double spaced) describing how the topics covered in this course(Funds of data systems) could be applied to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, or work in a non-technical field, you may discuss potential career ambitions for the future. Alternatively, you may talk about how database technology impacts (albeit less directly) different aspects of where you work (e.g., your supply chain management, e-commerce operations, HR functions, etc.). Requirements: • Author a 750–1000-word essay (2-3 pages double spaced). • Use proper APA formatting and include citations when you refer to something other than your own personal experience. Include a citation list (not part of your essay word count!). • Use a cover page, page numbers, etc. • Share a personal connection that identifies specific topics covered in this course. • Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your anticipated work environment. NOTE: You should NOT summarize the assignments used in the course. This assignment asks you to reflect how the knowledge and skills covered in the course are, or could be, applied in your workplace.
Compare and contrast the Roman public baths
Compare and contrast the picture of Roman public baths in Scobie’s article, “Slums Sanitation, and Mortality in the Roman World,” with that in Paul Veyne’s “Pleasures and Excesses in the Roman Empire.” Which do you think is more convincing, and why?
Write a nonfictional narrative of 3-5 pages, double-spaced. Nonfictional narratives can be stories, in that they contain narrative elements similar to fiction: well-developed characters, conflict, and a sequence of events over time.
Tasks
Choose ONE of the following options. You need only to complete Option A OR Option B.
Option A: Fictional short story
- Draft a short story of 3-5 pages, double-spaced. Your fictional story can be based in our lifeworld, or a storyworld of your own creation. Your story should have a main character, discernible conflict, and a plot.
- Revise your story in response to feedback from your colleagues, selecting among the feedback that most helps you achieve your storytelling goals.
Option B: Nonfictional narrative
- Write a nonfictional narrative of 3-5 pages, double-spaced. Nonfictional narratives can be stories, in that they contain narrative elements similar to fiction: well-developed characters, conflict, and a sequence of events over time.
- Revise your story in response to feedback from your colleagues, selecting among the feedback that most helps you achieve your storytelling goals.
Research one of the three theories for planned change and how that process could be applied to a real nursing change situation.
Research one of the three theories (presented in Chapter 18) for planned change and how that process could be applied to a real nursing change situation.
Be sure to apply concepts from the readings and research. You must cite (with reference) at least one source: your textbook, scholarly resources, or ATI textbook (no blogs, Wiki, or other school of nursing website) in current APA Style.
Research Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and Positive Discipline.
You will be required to utilize the library on campus and/or online resources to research Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and Positive Discipline. You will be required to write a paper that is at least four full pages in length with at least four credible sources, that discusses what DAP is, how it is implemented, what positive guidance is, why it is important, how do the two relate to each other.
IF YOUR PAPER IS NOT TYPED YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO! YOU MUST INCLUDE A REFERENCE PAGE (WORKS CITED).
FORMAT:
Typed, double spaced, 12 point font, 4 pages in length in paragraph format including the following format:
Part One: What is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? How is it implemented? Why is it important? Use specific examples and cite your sources.
Part Two: What is Positive Discipline? How is it implemented? Why is it important? Use specific examples and cite your sources.
Part Three: How are Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Positive Discipline used in an early childhood classroom? How are they related to each other? Be specific and cite your sources.
Part Four: What did you learn from this experience? How will Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Positive Discipline be used in your future?
