Module 1 – SLP
PROJECT SELECTION AND INITIATION
While the four Cases track the progress of a major
historical project that succeeded, the four SLPs examine a small fictitious
project that failed.
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.)
1. Project Concept and Strategy
a.
Was the Woody 2000 project well conceived? Give reasons for
your opinion.
b.
What were Woody’s real objectives that could and should have
been articulated?
c.
What strategies were there for achieving these objectives?
What would you recommend?
d.
Did they consider other solutions? Give Examples.
e.
How would you gauge the project’s success? Could success be
measured? If so, when?
2. Project Scope
a.
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?
b.
Write a simple project scope statement.
c.
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.
Style and format must comply with the Writing Style
Guide. ( TUI Guide, n.d.)
This is not an English course; however, errors in spelling, grammar and
style will be penalized.
Provide citations and references. Use of APA style (Writing Guide) is
encouraged, but not required.
There is no page requirement. Write what you need to write,
neither more nor less.
