Project Management Case study
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Shree Shankar Narayan Education Trust s Shankar Narayan College of Arts, Commerce, B.S.C.I.T Navghar, Mahavidhalaya Marg, Bhayandar (East), Thane-401105.
CERTIFICATE
Class: T.Y.Bsc.IT (B) Year: 2010-2011
This is to certify that the work entered in this case study is the bonafide work of Name: Bhoumik K. Bhagat, Rajan Dutta, Shivraj Paneru Roll No. : 65, 71, 90 Topic: Shop Front He has satisfactorily completed the case study assigned in the 6th semester for the academic year 2010-2011 in the college according to the norms laid down by the department concerned.
(Lecturer in charge)
(H.O.D.)
Principal
Date:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
WE ARE REALLY VERY THANKFUL TO OUR PROFESSOR WITHOUT WHOM THIS CASE STUDY WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN POSSIBLE. SHE HAS BEEN A GREAT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR US. WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING A NUMBER OF COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM HER. ALL THE SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS RECEIVED HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED IN THIS CASE STUDY. MY GRATEFUL THANKS TO OUR RESPECTED
PRINCIPAL: Dr V.N.YADAV HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: PROF. PRASHANT DAVE LECTURER INCHARGE: PROF. VAISHALI KADAM
NO WORDS ARE SUFFICIENT TO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE ABOUT OUR RESPECTED PROFESSORS. BY PREPARING THIS CASE STUDY WE HAVE COME TO KNOW ABOUT THE SKILLS THAT ONE REQUIRES IN THE FUTURE.
INDEX
Contents:
1. Introduction 2. Why IPv6? 3. IPv6 - The History and Timeline 4. IPv6 Features 5. What is an IPv6 Header? 6. IPv6 Addressing 7. IPv6 - The Future of the Internet 8. IPv6 Deployment Around The World 9. Conclusion 10. Bibliography
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
Project Overview:
Project Name :
Shop Front
Institute
:
S.N.COLLEGE
Project In-charge
:
Prof. VAISHALI KADAM
: Project Member
Bhoumik K. Bhagat Rajan H. Dutta Shivraj D. Paneru
Introduction:
Shop front is a company which provides a Software Solution to their Clients. This case study explores the use of the Project Management web application project this process, we¶ll outline many of the contemporary tasks included in such an effort. Going ³for automation´ is a mission of many companies around the globe not just for reasons of making a task simpler, but also for making the system Integrated. IT efforts represent a specific focus area within enterprises that hold attention to this trend. The company, a manufacturer of Software products for businesses and consumers with $175 million in annual revenue, was asked by the board of directors to plan and implement an enterprise-wide IT initiative. A team was selected consisting of managers from Nearly all departments needed to participate in the project in terms of defining tasks, assigning priorities, managing the status of various tasks, adjusting target dates, maintaining the budget and keeping good notes that document issues along the way IT project requires an effective project management function in order to identify and prioritize goals. IT transformation can be a complex process.
Scope of the Project:
y The Scope of the project is too vast because the software must accommodate all the product manufacture by the company. The Online Software Scope Will be: y y y y To reduce the paperwork. To reduce the time in communication. To bring accuracy in the work. To atomize the paper correction wherever it is possible so that again the manpower will be reduced and as the correction is done automatically the result generation will be very fast.
In Order to develop such kind of software a Project s work scope will be: y y y y y Flexible online shop with full discounting and pricing option. Full order and Payment processing. Real time Stock control. To identify various kinds of Product. Auto cataloguing.
Feasibility Study for the Project:
y First we have to see that this kind of the project is viable or not. Is the computerization of the entire topic is possible or not? If possible then up to what extent the computerization is possible that is what kind of the examination or questions can be computerized. All such topic should be carefully studied. y Technical Feasibility: In this feasibility all the technicalities are studied. Definitely this software is the web based but in order to develop this software which technology must be used because whenever a technology is consider the platform required for it which will include: Hardware Platform Operating System y If we prefer the software to be used which are freely available then cost will be reduced. But if we prefer the software to be used are license copies then we had to pay for that. y Cost Benefit feasibility study: If we are going to develop the online Shop software then what will be cost of development that we have to study because a software development team will have different kinds of personnel which are expert in the specific area and we have to pay remuneration as well as other indirect expenses which are incurring on the software must have to consider. As per the requirement of the software the time to time the customization needed, this cost must be in the budget.
y Another feasibility is that if the power failure occurs then the data should be maintain. y Another Feasibility is that if the person is paying then what kind of card should be acceptable and the account facility.
Problems expected in the Project:
As the Project Manager feel that the following problems are expected in the project. y y y y y No Skilled Person Time Factor Cost Factor Complexity Simple to operate
No Skilled Person: Since the project is too vast and the complexity can be occurred, so the skilled people are required. As the project manager will appoint the more skilled and experienced personnel in the development process of the software. Recruitment of well-trained and Experienced Employee in a company is very important for the completion of the project. Time Factor: To meet the condition of a project in a given period of time is a crucial challenge for most of the Company. As the scope of the project is too vast it may take longer duration to complete. As it will take longer duration it is the problem. So every module of the project should be completed within time. Cost Factor: As the Skilled and experienced Personnel are required the cost can effect. And the technologies used in the project, that s cost also considered.
Complexity: As the online shop then the complexity will increase and hence various problems may occurs. In order to reduce the complexity interdependencies in modules must be identified and different teams must be allocated. Simple: The Online Software should be simple so that the people can be easily operate.
Organisational Structure
Here the Matrix Organization structure is followed: Matrix Organization: Matrix organization is a compromise between the project and functional organization. The idea of the matrix structure originated from aerospace technology in the USA for the construction of a new airport. Definition: According to Kenneth, Matrix Organization is a balanced compromise between departmentation on the basis of function and departmentation on the basis of specific products or projects to be completed.
Design of a Matrix Organization:
Chief Executive
Marketing Mgr
Finance Mgr
R & D Mgr
HRD Mgr
Project Manager
Marketing Grp
Finance Grp
R & D Grp
HRD Grp
Features of the Matrix Organisation
y The Functional heads are given authority as regards the technical aspects of the organization. y The Subordinate employees under matrix organization are under dual control. y It is suitable to large projects. y Effective communication system is essential for the smooth functioning of the matrix organization. y Authority flows both down and across.
MARKETING RESEARCH
Marketing research plays an important role in the process of marketing. Starting with market component of the total marketing talks. It helps the firm to acquire a better understanding of the consumers, the competition and the marketing environment.
MAIN STEPS INVOLVED IN MARKETING RSEARCH Defining the Marketing Problem to be tackled and identifying the market research problem involved in the task.
(1) Define the problem and its objectives. (2) Identify the problem. (3) Determine the information needed. (4) Determine the sources of information. (5) Decide research methods. (6) Tabulate, Analyze and interpret the data. (7) Prepare research report.
(1) Define the Problem and its Objectives:
This includes an effective job in planning and designing a research project that will provide the needed information. It also includes the establishment of a general framework of major marketing elements such as the industry elements, competitive elements, marketing elements and company elements.
(2) Identify the Problem:
Identifying the problem involves getting acquainted with the company, its business, its products and market environment, advertising by means of library consultation and extensive interviewing of company¶s officials.
(3) Determining the Specific Information Needed:
In general the producer, the manufacturer, the wholesaler and the retailer try to find out four things namely:a. b. c. d. What to sell When to sell Where to sell How to sell
(4) Determine the Sources of Information:
a. Primary Data: - Primary data¶s are those which are gathered specially for the project at hand, directly ± e.g. Through questionnaires & interviews. Primary data sources include company salesman, middleman, consumers, buyers, trade association¶s executives & other businessman & even competitors. b. Secondary Data : - These are generally published sources, which have been collected originally for some other purpose. Source are internal company records, government publication, reports & publication, reports & journals, trade, professional and business associations publications & reports.
(5) Decide Research Methods for Collecting Data:
If it is found that the secondary data cannot be of much use, collection of primary data become necessary. Three widely used methods of gathering primary data are: a. Survey b. Observation c. Experimentation
a. Survey Method: - In this method, information gathered directly from individual respondents, either through personal interviews or through mail questionnaires or telephone interviews. b. Observation Method: - The research data are gathered through observing and recording their actions in a marketing situation. This technique is highly accurate. It is rather an expensive technique.
c. Experimental Method: - This method involves carrying out a small scale trial solution to a problem, while at the same time, attempting to control all factors relevant to the problem. The main assumption here is that the test conditions are essentially the same as those that will be encountered later when conclusions derived from the experiment are applied to a broader marketing area.
(6) Tabulate, Analysis and Interpret the Data:
The report must give/contain the following information:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The title of research The name of the organization for which it has been Conducted The objectives of research The methodology used Organization and the planning of the report A table of contents along with charts and diagrams used in the reports The main report containing the findings Conclusion arrived at end recommendations suggested Appendices (containing questionnaire / forms used sample design, instructions.)
(7) Follow up and Study:
The researchers, in the last stage, should follow up this study to find if his recommendation are being implemented and if not, why.
Risk Factor in the Project
The Following are the risk factor associated with the project y Power failure: if the power failure occurs at the time of the transaction what the procedure should be taken can be considered. y As the Online Shop is conducted on the computers it is mandatory that all the people who use this software must know how to operate the software. y Another risk is associated with the web server where the database of online is present can be hacked. y Another risk associated is that internet connection may be failed during the transaction. So alternative internet connections must be made available.
Project Life Cycle
Before starting the actual project the Project Life Cycle is considered. According to this life cycle a project flows. The life cycle is important which decides which activities are carried out during the project creation.
Project Conception
Project Definition
Planning
Implementation
Project Monitoring & Control
Project Completion
Project Feasibility Analysis
The project feasibility analysis is done to ascertain the existing strength and weakness of the project. There is different project feasibility analysis for different product, so one has to design the Feasibility Report according to the product or project.
A Project feasibility analysis is done by carrying out: Market analysis, Technical analysis, Financial analysis,
Market analysis: The market analysis evaluates a project s feasibility in terms of market. It screens the project ideas for pros and cons of the project. An analysis of past and present demand, finding out of quality value of consumption and identification of major consumers of the product.
Technical analysis: Technical analysis apart from offering technical feasibility for projects but also offers for cost estimation. Moreover it provides basis for consideration of different alternatives on employment, capital services, technical knowhow.
Financial analysis: Financial analysis is done to prepare financial statements. Financial statements are used for evaluation of different measures of commercial profitability. Financial analysis has important role to play for technical cost estimation in various Performa statements.
Project Feasibility Analysis
Market Analysis
Technical Analysis
Financial Analysis
Conclusion
Bibliography
www.google.com www.marketresearch.com
CERTIFICATE
Class: T.Y.Bsc.IT (B) Year: 2010-2011
This is to certify that the work entered in this case study is the bonafide work of Name: Bhoumik K. Bhagat, Rajan Dutta, Shivraj Paneru Roll No. : 65, 71, 90 Topic: Shop Front He has satisfactorily completed the case study assigned in the 6th semester for the academic year 2010-2011 in the college according to the norms laid down by the department concerned.
(Lecturer in charge)
(H.O.D.)
Principal
Date:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
WE ARE REALLY VERY THANKFUL TO OUR PROFESSOR WITHOUT WHOM THIS CASE STUDY WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN POSSIBLE. SHE HAS BEEN A GREAT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR US. WE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING A NUMBER OF COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM HER. ALL THE SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS RECEIVED HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED IN THIS CASE STUDY. MY GRATEFUL THANKS TO OUR RESPECTED
PRINCIPAL: Dr V.N.YADAV HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: PROF. PRASHANT DAVE LECTURER INCHARGE: PROF. VAISHALI KADAM
NO WORDS ARE SUFFICIENT TO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE ABOUT OUR RESPECTED PROFESSORS. BY PREPARING THIS CASE STUDY WE HAVE COME TO KNOW ABOUT THE SKILLS THAT ONE REQUIRES IN THE FUTURE.
INDEX
Contents:
1. Introduction 2. Why IPv6? 3. IPv6 - The History and Timeline 4. IPv6 Features 5. What is an IPv6 Header? 6. IPv6 Addressing 7. IPv6 - The Future of the Internet 8. IPv6 Deployment Around The World 9. Conclusion 10. Bibliography
Page No.:
5 6 7 9 11 14 17 22 25 26
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
Project Overview:
Project Name :
Shop Front
Institute
:
S.N.COLLEGE
Project In-charge
:
Prof. VAISHALI KADAM
: Project Member
Bhoumik K. Bhagat Rajan H. Dutta Shivraj D. Paneru
Introduction:
Shop front is a company which provides a Software Solution to their Clients. This case study explores the use of the Project Management web application project this process, we¶ll outline many of the contemporary tasks included in such an effort. Going ³for automation´ is a mission of many companies around the globe not just for reasons of making a task simpler, but also for making the system Integrated. IT efforts represent a specific focus area within enterprises that hold attention to this trend. The company, a manufacturer of Software products for businesses and consumers with $175 million in annual revenue, was asked by the board of directors to plan and implement an enterprise-wide IT initiative. A team was selected consisting of managers from Nearly all departments needed to participate in the project in terms of defining tasks, assigning priorities, managing the status of various tasks, adjusting target dates, maintaining the budget and keeping good notes that document issues along the way IT project requires an effective project management function in order to identify and prioritize goals. IT transformation can be a complex process.
Scope of the Project:
y The Scope of the project is too vast because the software must accommodate all the product manufacture by the company. The Online Software Scope Will be: y y y y To reduce the paperwork. To reduce the time in communication. To bring accuracy in the work. To atomize the paper correction wherever it is possible so that again the manpower will be reduced and as the correction is done automatically the result generation will be very fast.
In Order to develop such kind of software a Project s work scope will be: y y y y y Flexible online shop with full discounting and pricing option. Full order and Payment processing. Real time Stock control. To identify various kinds of Product. Auto cataloguing.
Feasibility Study for the Project:
y First we have to see that this kind of the project is viable or not. Is the computerization of the entire topic is possible or not? If possible then up to what extent the computerization is possible that is what kind of the examination or questions can be computerized. All such topic should be carefully studied. y Technical Feasibility: In this feasibility all the technicalities are studied. Definitely this software is the web based but in order to develop this software which technology must be used because whenever a technology is consider the platform required for it which will include: Hardware Platform Operating System y If we prefer the software to be used which are freely available then cost will be reduced. But if we prefer the software to be used are license copies then we had to pay for that. y Cost Benefit feasibility study: If we are going to develop the online Shop software then what will be cost of development that we have to study because a software development team will have different kinds of personnel which are expert in the specific area and we have to pay remuneration as well as other indirect expenses which are incurring on the software must have to consider. As per the requirement of the software the time to time the customization needed, this cost must be in the budget.
y Another feasibility is that if the power failure occurs then the data should be maintain. y Another Feasibility is that if the person is paying then what kind of card should be acceptable and the account facility.
Problems expected in the Project:
As the Project Manager feel that the following problems are expected in the project. y y y y y No Skilled Person Time Factor Cost Factor Complexity Simple to operate
No Skilled Person: Since the project is too vast and the complexity can be occurred, so the skilled people are required. As the project manager will appoint the more skilled and experienced personnel in the development process of the software. Recruitment of well-trained and Experienced Employee in a company is very important for the completion of the project. Time Factor: To meet the condition of a project in a given period of time is a crucial challenge for most of the Company. As the scope of the project is too vast it may take longer duration to complete. As it will take longer duration it is the problem. So every module of the project should be completed within time. Cost Factor: As the Skilled and experienced Personnel are required the cost can effect. And the technologies used in the project, that s cost also considered.
Complexity: As the online shop then the complexity will increase and hence various problems may occurs. In order to reduce the complexity interdependencies in modules must be identified and different teams must be allocated. Simple: The Online Software should be simple so that the people can be easily operate.
Organisational Structure
Here the Matrix Organization structure is followed: Matrix Organization: Matrix organization is a compromise between the project and functional organization. The idea of the matrix structure originated from aerospace technology in the USA for the construction of a new airport. Definition: According to Kenneth, Matrix Organization is a balanced compromise between departmentation on the basis of function and departmentation on the basis of specific products or projects to be completed.
Design of a Matrix Organization:
Chief Executive
Marketing Mgr
Finance Mgr
R & D Mgr
HRD Mgr
Project Manager
Marketing Grp
Finance Grp
R & D Grp
HRD Grp
Features of the Matrix Organisation
y The Functional heads are given authority as regards the technical aspects of the organization. y The Subordinate employees under matrix organization are under dual control. y It is suitable to large projects. y Effective communication system is essential for the smooth functioning of the matrix organization. y Authority flows both down and across.
MARKETING RESEARCH
Marketing research plays an important role in the process of marketing. Starting with market component of the total marketing talks. It helps the firm to acquire a better understanding of the consumers, the competition and the marketing environment.
MAIN STEPS INVOLVED IN MARKETING RSEARCH Defining the Marketing Problem to be tackled and identifying the market research problem involved in the task.
(1) Define the problem and its objectives. (2) Identify the problem. (3) Determine the information needed. (4) Determine the sources of information. (5) Decide research methods. (6) Tabulate, Analyze and interpret the data. (7) Prepare research report.
(1) Define the Problem and its Objectives:
This includes an effective job in planning and designing a research project that will provide the needed information. It also includes the establishment of a general framework of major marketing elements such as the industry elements, competitive elements, marketing elements and company elements.
(2) Identify the Problem:
Identifying the problem involves getting acquainted with the company, its business, its products and market environment, advertising by means of library consultation and extensive interviewing of company¶s officials.
(3) Determining the Specific Information Needed:
In general the producer, the manufacturer, the wholesaler and the retailer try to find out four things namely:a. b. c. d. What to sell When to sell Where to sell How to sell
(4) Determine the Sources of Information:
a. Primary Data: - Primary data¶s are those which are gathered specially for the project at hand, directly ± e.g. Through questionnaires & interviews. Primary data sources include company salesman, middleman, consumers, buyers, trade association¶s executives & other businessman & even competitors. b. Secondary Data : - These are generally published sources, which have been collected originally for some other purpose. Source are internal company records, government publication, reports & publication, reports & journals, trade, professional and business associations publications & reports.
(5) Decide Research Methods for Collecting Data:
If it is found that the secondary data cannot be of much use, collection of primary data become necessary. Three widely used methods of gathering primary data are: a. Survey b. Observation c. Experimentation
a. Survey Method: - In this method, information gathered directly from individual respondents, either through personal interviews or through mail questionnaires or telephone interviews. b. Observation Method: - The research data are gathered through observing and recording their actions in a marketing situation. This technique is highly accurate. It is rather an expensive technique.
c. Experimental Method: - This method involves carrying out a small scale trial solution to a problem, while at the same time, attempting to control all factors relevant to the problem. The main assumption here is that the test conditions are essentially the same as those that will be encountered later when conclusions derived from the experiment are applied to a broader marketing area.
(6) Tabulate, Analysis and Interpret the Data:
The report must give/contain the following information:1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The title of research The name of the organization for which it has been Conducted The objectives of research The methodology used Organization and the planning of the report A table of contents along with charts and diagrams used in the reports The main report containing the findings Conclusion arrived at end recommendations suggested Appendices (containing questionnaire / forms used sample design, instructions.)
(7) Follow up and Study:
The researchers, in the last stage, should follow up this study to find if his recommendation are being implemented and if not, why.
Risk Factor in the Project
The Following are the risk factor associated with the project y Power failure: if the power failure occurs at the time of the transaction what the procedure should be taken can be considered. y As the Online Shop is conducted on the computers it is mandatory that all the people who use this software must know how to operate the software. y Another risk is associated with the web server where the database of online is present can be hacked. y Another risk associated is that internet connection may be failed during the transaction. So alternative internet connections must be made available.
Project Life Cycle
Before starting the actual project the Project Life Cycle is considered. According to this life cycle a project flows. The life cycle is important which decides which activities are carried out during the project creation.
Project Conception
Project Definition
Planning
Implementation
Project Monitoring & Control
Project Completion
Project Feasibility Analysis
The project feasibility analysis is done to ascertain the existing strength and weakness of the project. There is different project feasibility analysis for different product, so one has to design the Feasibility Report according to the product or project.
A Project feasibility analysis is done by carrying out: Market analysis, Technical analysis, Financial analysis,
Market analysis: The market analysis evaluates a project s feasibility in terms of market. It screens the project ideas for pros and cons of the project. An analysis of past and present demand, finding out of quality value of consumption and identification of major consumers of the product.
Technical analysis: Technical analysis apart from offering technical feasibility for projects but also offers for cost estimation. Moreover it provides basis for consideration of different alternatives on employment, capital services, technical knowhow.
Financial analysis: Financial analysis is done to prepare financial statements. Financial statements are used for evaluation of different measures of commercial profitability. Financial analysis has important role to play for technical cost estimation in various Performa statements.
Project Feasibility Analysis
Market Analysis
Technical Analysis
Financial Analysis
Conclusion
Bibliography
www.google.com www.marketresearch.com
