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Managing IT software projects

Create

Process

RetrieveStore/project

Output

Simple definitions

Information Technology is defined as a study or design , implementation, support,

or management of computer based information systems particularly the hardware and

software to convert, create, process, protect(store)retrieve , transmit(disseminate) and

output secure information or Data.

In short therefore IT in its entirety is a process of using computers (Hardware andsoftware) to manage information for the various business processes or tasks that are

intended for decision making within the organization

A software – This is defined as group of logical sets of instructions, behaviors, tasks,

or codes that may be packaged and deployed to accomplish an intended task, as might

have been propounded by the user 

Software’s are classified according to the purpose of the functions performed to achieve adesignated task, They are also regarded as drivers that can be installed on an electronic

system to evoke a function when that command is executed

Software systems are key preliquisests in helping to design or create IT projects

PROJECT

There exists various new and traditional definitions according to various writers,

researchers or authors, but all seem to be in total agreement with the meaning and

content;

A project in business and science is a collaborating enterprise frequently involving

research or design that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim, The word projectcomes from Latin word projectum and Latin verb called proicere which literally means”

to throw something forward” . It also has a prefix “ pro” which denotes something that

 proceeds reaction of the next part thus the meaning of project is something that comes

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 before anything else happens which may be conceptualized as a plan that helps to lead to

something

What is a Plan ?

A plan therefore is atypical set of procedures used or laid down to achieve an objective or set of actions through which one expects to achieve a goal.

According to PMOK( Project Management Body of Knowledge ) a project is defined astemporary endeavor or undertaking opted to create a unique product, service or result

Projects have distinctive features or attributes that distinguishes them from the daily

ongoing works within an organizations. They are temporary in nature and this explainswhy they should have distinctive start and end dates

Coursework?

1-What do you understand by the word Project?

2-Differentiate a project team and project manager, I identify the role play by each

in project management

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1. A project, by definition, is a temporary activity with a starting date, specific goals

and conditions, defined responsibilities, a budget, a planning, a fixed end date andmultiple parties involved.

2. A project team is a team whose members usually belong todifferent groups, functions and are assigned to activities for thesame project. A team can be divided into sub-teams according toneed. Usually project teams are only used for a defined period of time.

While a project manager is an individual in charge of the progress

and performance of the project on behalf of the Project Owner.

Differences

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Project manager's primary role is to be a facilitator with the goal being to ensure

that a project is completed on time, within budget, and according to the

requirements. As you might guess, being a facilitator can mean wearing many

hats.

Typical project management duties include:

• setting up meetings; running meetings; writing and distributing meeting

minutes

• determining resources required, interviewing candidates, vetting vendors,

and assigning tasks

• creating a plan, executing a plan, and adjusting the plan as necessary

• preparing status reports and presenting to upper management

From the above, it should be obvious that being a project manager means

communicating all the time and in many forms. But a project manager should

also be thinking and not just doing. For example, challenging the status quo and

forcing other people to justify their opinions is important. Also, asking questions

even when the answer may be obvious is critical because often the answer isn't

what was expected.

A project manager should always be learning something new. This includes

becoming familiar with new technology from internal or external resources;

understanding the weaknesses and motivations of a team member; andidentifying more efficient ways to perform an existing process. The learning

should never stop. If it does, it likely means you're not doing your job properly or 

your employer doesn't want you around.

There's a lot to project management and some companies expect a lot from their 

project managers. Of course, for me, that's what makes the job so interesting