Graded Homework

Marking guidelines:

1. Introduction & Context 25%

• Context on EPM fundamentals as they relate to First National Bank (FNB) – taking a birds view of the organization
• Sketching generic project set-ups by looking broadly at the project dynamics & the need to adopt PM concepts & EPM fundamentals – taking the PM success function view); putting potential projects under the microscope
• Using EPM knowledge base to diagnose the situation & identify the messes within FNB (if any)
• Identification of the messes/or good practices (is it within EPM domain?)
• Identification of symptoms – EPM as the defining tool and clearly demonstrating that the messes (if any) & symptoms are dealt with by focusing on EPM good practices towards future project success

1. What should FNB do to become a modern project oriented organization (POO) 50%

• Using EPM to position FNB
• Crossing the EPM bridge towards project success – touching on @ of EPM fundamentals (from organization structure to all the issues raised in the Case Study
• Show relevance of the above across the FNB’s organizational framework & how the orientation will affect it.

1. Informed decision for FNB – based on information provided under (1) &(2) 20%

• Has the candidate maintained a logical flow of arguments towards addressing the situation?
• Has the candidate used acceptable EPM based environments to place FNB position where project success is assured & clearly demonstrated the interconnection between EPM practices?
• Has the candidate clearly demonstrated a balanced understanding of EPM fundamentals?

1. Conclusions 05%