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resources:
Wideman, M. (2015). A serious answer to a serious question: What are the fundamental differences between project work and operations work? (Intro page; See all linked pages.) Retrieved on 7 Feb 2015 from http://www.maxwideman.com/papers/serious_question/intro.htm
Wideman, M. (2015b). Project management case study: The Custom Woodworking Company – Woody 2000 project. Retrieved on 7 Feb 2015 from http://www.maxwideman.com/papers/woody2000/intro.htm
In the Woody 2000 case study, Wideman (2015) describes a family-owned woodworking company that needs to expand its manufacturing capacity. Begin by reading the first sections of the case: Introduction, Background, Corporate Profile, Key Players, the Opportunity and Project Concept. Then, address the following questions in a short essay. (These are found at the end of the Case.)
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1. Project Concept and Strategy |
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Was the Woody 2000 project well conceived? Give reasons for your opinion. |
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What were Woody’s real objectives that could and should have been articulated? |
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What strategies were there for achieving these objectives? What would you recommend? |
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Did they consider other solutions? Give Examples. |
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How would you gauge the project’s success? Could success be measured? If so, when? |
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2. Project Scope |
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Why do you suppose renovation of the President and Executive Vice President’s offices were included in the project and was that a good idea? |
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Write a simple project scope statement. |
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Develop a work breakdown structure. |
SLP Assignment Expectations
- Don’t write in checklist form. Integrate your answers to the above questions into a well-constructed essay.
- The Case does not provide specific answers to every question. You will need to “fill in the gaps,” using your understanding of the Case, and the Background Information.
