1. Evaluate current issues in project management and its application in the business environment.

Project Management

Assessment Information
This assignment is designed to assess learning outcomes:
1. Evaluate current issues in project management and its application in the business environment.
2. Critically evaluate different tools and techniques used in project management
3. Assess the impact of hard and soft skills on the management of a variety of different projects.

Project Scenario
University of Warwick plans to upgrade their IT systems and change all computers in their 24/7
access computer labs. All the equipment has been already bought and is currently stored in one
of the warehouses on the outskirts of Coventry.
You have been appointed as the project manager to oversee the transition, making sure the
computers are successfully transported from the warehouse and installed in 20 computer labs
within the next three months. You are also responsible for organising a demonstration of the new
computers to the IT support managers before the end of the project. A Business Case has been
prepared and a budget of £20 000 has been approved by the Project Board

Coursework Task
Your task is to prepare a project initiation document (2500 words), drawing on appropriate project
management theory and frameworks, to present to the company’s board of directors for approval.