The Vasa Case

This report was commissioned to review the Collins Class Submarine Project “Deep trouble”. The primary objective of this report is to analyses the dimensions of risk that need continuous management due to inter-relationships of all elements within Project Management and the importance of stakeholders. The topic was researched through extensive sources, including government bodies, course materials and other sources to provide the relevant information.

Our government gets a grade of C. The layers of bureaucratic waste were front in center with each week’s lesson. The founding fathers had good intentions but our leaders today seemed to have lost direction and proper focus. The negativity and division even, within their own parties of government officials is disconcerting. The system would work better if THEY learned how to be civil, respectful and more understanding of each other and realize that ever opinion matters and that working together they can archive more.

The following short case will give you a good idea of how risks surface in business and project planning and what companies do about it. Consider that you are the Risk Manager as you look at this case, as it will be a good exercise for the time when you will be that Risk Manager!

The paper is divided into three sections, the first of which will establish a timeline of events. This project background will serve as a case study for the analysis in the following section that will be structured such that each of the previously mentioned facets will be independently analyzed and contrasted with project management principles. Finally the paper will conclude with a summary of the analysis and recommendations based on

When it was first introduced some of the policy proposals were trying to protect all women and create programs for them. In the first title Enhancing Judicial and Law Enforcement Tools to Combat Violence Against Women, this policy provided women with classes for combat and training programs. In the second title, Improving Services for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking, it included safety for Indian women and for the U.S. to create programs for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in rural areas. In the third title, Services, Protection, and Justice for Young Victims of Violence, it would include tribal sexual assault parties in the program for rape prevention, and extend through the authorization of the program at rape crisis centers. In title four, Violence Reduction Practices, the policies use Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for academic purposes and research that shows what is best for preventing violence against women and children. In the fifth title, Strengthening the Healthcare System's Response to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking, this policy would bring better programs not only for domestic and sexual assault victims but for stalking victims as well. In the sixth title, Safe Homes for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking,

By analysing these areas it is apparent there are lessons to be learnt when undertaking enormous projects that are exposed to numerous external pressures. Whilst there were many significant negative issues that ascended from this project, it must be emphasised that over due time, Federal Square has developed itself into a cultural epicenter that feeds a thriving city.

Risks management is an important step during the process of a project. Failing to manage a risk may result in unforeseen event happening and a project’s failure. For example, with limited budget, an unforeseen event or an accident occurs in the middle of a project and this matter has not been considered and needs a big sum of expense, then the project may be stopped because of this unexpected event. We should know it is necessary to understand how to identify risks and assumptions based on the information. After identifying risks, it is important for project managers to set contingency plans to prevent and deal with these risks when they occur. Of course, several problems may happen during considering

Next to first-hand experience, case studies are one of the best ways to learn project management skills. In The Crosby Manufacturing Corporation case study, Harold Kerzner reports on the executive-level exchange between the company president and other department heads regarding a new Management Cost and Control System (Kerzner, 2009). This paper will give a synopsis of the case, analyze the case study communications issues and risks, and evaluate Livingston’s selection of a project manager. It will also discuss the possible reactions from the employees, the impact on the cost and time on the

“Projects account for about one fourth of the U.S. and the world’s gross domestic product” (Schwalbe 2012). With that said, there are many challenges and issues that hinder the ultimate success or completion of a project. So is evident in the case of the Orion Shield Project, whose execution faced issues of technical, ethical, legal, contractual and interpersonal natures. Taking on a role that assumes responsibilities in stark contrast to newly appointed project manager Gary Allison’s professional background and experience doomed the project from the start. Not only did Gary not have the experience, he failed to research and prepare himself, prior to the project’s

Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet project requirements (PMBOK Guide, 2008). Using this definition, it is made evident that the parties involved in the Denver International Airport (DIA) Baggage System project in the 1990’s failed at applying basic organizational practices towards managing the triple constraint of scope, time, and cost goals. The combination of inherent risks, uncertainties, and dysfunctional decision making geared the project towards disappointment while simultaneously designating it as a text book example of what not do when taking on a complex project. By looking at the key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats we can

This case study covers a Navy backed project that was cancelled after billions of dollars were spent in research and development. The project cancellation was announced after the construction of only two ships was completed. The decision to cancel the project was made because, the project had an extremely high cost, was highly controversial and was conducted with poor management. I would insist that before starting the project, that all research and development should be completed and evaluated to be certain that all criteria are met. The evaluation should support the project by validating that the primary goal of the project can be accomplished. satisfy the core mission and objective. The primary goal of the project should be reviewed and

Although the project team made an attempt to manage risk by performing risk analysis from early out, there was no attempt of managing the risk from a strategic perspective. For example, normally towers are built up to 6 or 7 times the width of the base, but this tower was designed to be 10 times taller. This created a major technical challenge.

The following paper analyzes the Whitbread World Sailboat Race case scenario presented at the end of chapter 9 in the Gray and Larson text, Project Management: the Managerial Process. The project encompasses two main objectives; one, design, build and test a new vessel, and two, select and train a crew capable of winning the race. Both objectives must be completed within 45 weeks, the start of the race, and with a planned budget of $3.2 million.

The following paper analyzes the Whitbread World Sailboat Race case scenario presented at the end of chapter 9 in the Gray and Larson text, Project Management: the Managerial Process. The project encompasses two main objectives; one, design, build and test a new vessel, and two, select and train a crew capable of winning the race. Both objectives must be completed within 45 weeks, the start of the race, and with a planned budget of $3.2 million.

capital uses, long lead times, and numerous specialized and market vulnerabilities. A more adaptable methodology would exploit the capacity of administrators to fuse data as vulnerabilities are determined and they propose this as a way to oversee hazard. They utilize genuine choices examination to assess and manage new flying machine advancement programs which are outlined through a contextual analysis of a true air ship program. Their examination gives clear proof that speculators can utilize the numerical consequences of the genuine choices investigation to decide the amount they ought to spend on a flying machine program, that administrators can utilize the same results to rebuild