Module 1 discussion
Project Planning and
Decision Making
Discussion expectations are for students to post each week:
a response to the questions posed and at least two or three substantive replies
to the contributions of fellow students or the class instructor. “Substantive” implies more than simple
agreement or other one-liners: explain your position, offer an example, and at
least some external referencing. The best examples of discussion contributions
provide some depth – compose a coherent paragraph or two, offer some
originality, and demonstrate an understanding of the concepts covered in the
module. Proofread what you have written before publishing it.
The Discussion for Module 1 poses two separate, though
related questions.
Week One – Planning
The basics of planning any project require a consideration
of
• activities required to complete the project
• physical, financial, and human resources to be acquired
and/or deployed
• a timeline for resource acquisition and activities
including start and end dates.
Think of when you have had to plan some event – a family
get-together, company picnic, or child’s birthday party. Indicate some specific examples of these
issues, (e.g., “purchase 5 dozen hot
dogs at Kroger’s on Smith Road on July 23”, the day before the picnic is
scheduled) or how and when to issue invitations and to whom.
Week Two – Decision Making
An important question in planning such events is where it
should be held. For example, a company
picnic or family reunion might be held at either (1) a picnic area &
playground at a local park, (2) a shelter house at another park, or (3)
somebody’s lake cottage 30 or more miles away.
What factors would you want to consider in choosing among
these options? Describe or demonstrate
the process you would follow in making that choice.
