Chapter 4, Problem 3RQ

Explanation of Solution

Project initiation and planning process:

• Project initiation
  • Project initiation is the first phase of project management.
  • This phase helps to identify the size, scope, and complexity related to the project.
  • The project manager performs the following steps during initiation phase:
    • Establishing the project initiation team
      • The project manager’s role is to identify the right person for the project.
      • This will help to form the team with the help of good team efficiency and the determination to execute the project is also increased.
    • Establishing a relationship with the customer
      • The project manager should maintain good liaison with the customers.
      • This will help the project managers to understand the needs and requirements of what is exactly needed in the project.
      • The whole relationship will play an important role during project initiation.
    • Establishing the project initiation plan
      • The main role of the project manager is to prepare an initial plan, which contains all the information regarding the project.
      • The project manager should analyze the entire concept and must be able to solve the critical task with ease.
    • Establishing the procedures of management
      • The project manager should create the task structure and must assign the work to the developers.
      • He is responsible to take the end reports from the members and take the project structure.
    • Establishing the project management environment and project workbook
      • The project manager must gather the tools and technologies required to manage the project.
      • It also helps to prepare the project workbook that includes all the data regarding the project such as the procedures of the project, outputs of the project delivered by the project team, and so on.
    • Developing the project charter
      • Project charter refers to a document prepared for the end customers.
      • It includes the information such as the name of the project, project manager, end customers, and their contact information.
• Project planning
  • Project planning includes all the data regarding the project with clear definitions of the goals involved in the project with various activities.
  • This phase describes the approximate numerical values of resources that are available to finish the whole project.
  • The resources can be either hardware or software.
  • The project manager performs the following steps during planning phase:
    • Describing the project scope, alternatives, and feasibility
      • It is very important for the project managers to know the complexity of the project.
      • Once the complexity is known, the project manager has to find various ways to solve the project.
      • He has to check the feasible solution to fix the solutions when he undergoes the level of development...