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BUS 519 Week 1 DQ 1 What is Risk BUS 519 Week 1 DQ 2 Planning for Risk BUS 519 Week 2 DQ 1 Need for Risk Management BUS 519 Week 2 DQ 2 Critical Success Factors BUS 519 Week 3 DQ 1 Project Initiation BUS 519 Week 3 DQ 2 Stakeholder Analysis BUS 519 Week 3 Assignment 1 Assess Organizational Readiness (2 Pap ers) BUS 519 Week 4 DQ 1 Identifying and Mitigating Risks BUS 519 Week 4 DQ 2 Defining Risks BUS 519 Week 4 Assignment 2 Risk Management Plan (2 Papers) BUS 519 Week 5 DQ 1 Risk Perception BUS 519 Week 5 DQ 2 Risk Responsibility BUS 519 Week 6 DQ 1 Possible Risk Impacts BUS 519 Week 6 DQ 2 Quantitative Risk Analysis BUS 519 Week 6 Assignment 3 Risk Workshop and Risk Register (2 Pa pers) BUS 519 Week 7 DQ 1 Response Strategies
BUS 519 Week 7 DQ 2 Planning for Unknowns BUS 519 Week 8 DQ 1 Ongoing Risk Management BUS 519 Week 8 DQ 2 Risk Review Process BUS 519 Week 9 DQ 1 Post-Project Review BUS 519 Week 9 DQ 2 Small-Project Application BUS 519 Week 9 Assignment 4 Project Progress (2 Papers) BUS 519 Week 10 DQ 1 ATOM for Large Projects BUS 519 Week 10 DQ 2 Project Lessons Learned BUS 519 Week 11 DQ 1 Methodology Comparison BUS 519 Week 11 DQ 2 Course Lessons Learned ==============================================
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BUS 519 Week 1 DQ "What is Risk?" Please respond to the following: ·· Risk concerns both positive and negative aspects of an eve nt. Analyze why it is important to consider both perspectives when addressing risk for an organization. Include an example to support your response. · Evaluate how threats and opportunities can be used to an organiz ation’s advantage when developing the risk management plan. Arg ue the value of having a risk strategy de
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Week 1 Discussion 2 Top of Form "Planning for Risk" Please respond to the following: · There are three schools of thought regarding risk. The first consid ers the positive and negative aspects of risk, but sees them as separ ate. The second group believes that there are benefits from treating threats and opportunities together, while the third school does not l abel uncertainties, but addresses uncertainty as part of “doing the j ob.” Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of ea ch approach. Respond to another student’s post (ground students w ill discuss their positions). · Choose a project with risks and select one approach from Part 1 o f this discussion for the project you chose. Provide a rationale for y our selection and determine how this approach helps the project to be successful. Be sure to identify the project you have selected. ===========================================
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BUS 519 Week 2 DQ "Need for Risk Management" Please respond to the following: · There are four (4) critical success factors that are important for eff ective risk management: supportive organization; competent people; app ropriate methods, tools and techniques; and simple, scalable process. Det ermine three (3) obstacles for an organization to manage risk effectively. Suggest strategies from the perspective of a project manager to avoid th e obstacles. ===========================================
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Week 2 Discussion 2 "Critical Success Factors" Please respond to the following: · There are four critical success factors that are important for effect ive risk management: supportive organization; competent people; a ppropriate methods, tools and techniques; and simple, scalable pro cess. Predict the outcome of a project if any of these critical succes s factors is absent for a project. Support your predictions. · Recommend how you would approach the stakeholders of the pro ject and persuade them that the missing critical success factor(s) m ust be addressed in order to maximize a successful project. Support your response. ===========================================
BUS 519 Week 3 Assignment 1 Assess Organizational Readiness (2 Papers)
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This Tutorial contains 2 Different Papers BUS 519 Week 3 Assignment 1 Assess Organizational Readiness Due Week 3 and worth 200 points Note: The assignments are a series of papers that are based on the same case, which is located in the Student Center of the course shell. The assi gnments are dependent upon one another. Review the assigned case study and complete this assignment. Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you: 1. Analyze how the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) apply to the facts of the case study. Provide examples to support your analysis. 2. Determine the project benefits, organizational readiness, and risk c ulture of the company in the case study. Provide justification for your res ponse. 3. Develop at least three (3) project risk recommendations based on t he analysis from criteria number 1 and 2 of this assignment. 4. Identify the initial categories of risk (RBS Level 1 and 2) that you see as being present in the case study using the Example Risk Checklist ( Figure A-2, Hillson& Simon text). 5. Use at least four (4) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wi kipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: · Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. · Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the stu dent’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cov er page and the reference page are not included in the required assignme nt page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment ar e: · Analyze the critical success factors (CSFs), project benefits, and o rganizational readiness and risk culture of the company. · Apply the results of this analysis to the development of project ris k recommendations. · Use technology and information resources to research issues in pr oject risk management · Write clearly and concisely about project risk management using proper writing mechanics. Click here to view the grading rubric. XanEdu Case Pack: BUS519 Project Risk Management Assignments in this course are based on a case chosen by your instructor . Click on the link above to access the case pack. Your instructor will let you know which case to use. (Trouble accessing? Check Student Center for Detailed Instructions on XanEdu) ===========================================
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Week 3 Discussion 1 Top of Form "Project Initiation" Please respond to the following: · One of the most important aspects of managing risk for a project i s to accurately define the size of the project. Determine the criteria that must be considered to perform the project sizing and create on e additional factor with rationale.
· Suppose the size of the project was not determined correctly and a large, complex project was defined as a medium project instead. Predict the outcome of the risk management process within this org anization. Include examples (i.e., the incorrect schedule of the risk management review, incorrect schedule of quantitative assessment s) to support your predictio ===========================================
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Week 3 Discussion 2 "Stakeholder Analysis" Please respond to the following: · Using the “Stakeholder Analysis Template” (Appendix B2 in the Hillson and Simon text) for a company that you currently work for or you are familiar with, determine the key stakeholders and catego rize them by their attitude, power, and interest dimensions. Justify t he categorization for each stakeholder and post the completed appe ndix for the class to see. · Analyze how stakeholder analysis affects the overall project risk management within an organization. Include an example to support your response. ===========================================
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This Tutorial contains 2 Different Papers BUS 519 Week 4 Assignment 2 Risk Management Plan Due Week 4 and worth 240 points Note: The assignments are a series of papers that are based on the same case, which is located in the Student Center of the course shell. The assi gnments are dependent upon one another. In this assignment, you will create a risk management plan. You have a budget of $100,000 and a timeline of six (6) months for the plan. Please refer to Figure A1, Risk Management Plan Template, from Appendix A of the Hillson an d Simon text to create the plan. Write an eight to ten (810) page Risk Management Plan Component paper in which you: 1. Prepare the Scope and Objectives of the Risk Management Process section of the Risk Management Plan based on the facts presented in the case study. 2. Determine the project size, based on the facts presented in the case study, and provide justification based on Figure 34, Example Project Sizing Tool (Chapter 3 of the Hillson and Simon text ). 3. Select the risk tools and techniques, and complete the Risk Tools a nd Techniques section of the Risk Management Plan for both the qualitat ive and quantitative aspects of the project. Provide a rationale for the sel ection. 4. Develop the Risk Reviews and Reporting section of the Risk Mana gement Plan based on the project size previously determined. 5. Define the Probability and Impacts section of the Risk Managemen t Plan and justify the values assigned. 6. Define the Risk Thresholds section of the Risk Management Plan a nd justify the values assigned.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: · Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. · Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the stu dent’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cov er page and the reference page are not included in the required assignme nt page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment ar e: · Apply the concepts of risk management in a project context to dev elop an appropriate risk management plan as a key element of the projec t management process. · Survey the project sponsor, stakeholders, team membership and k ey decision influencers to develop a qualitative assessment of the project risks and apply the results to further refine the project risk management plan. · Create a schedule of project risk reviews appropriate to the organi zation and risk including major, minor, and postproject threats and opportunities, including archiving the results of the pr oject risk plan is incorporated into this schedule. · Use technology and information resources to research issues in pr oject risk management · Write clearly and concisely about project risk management using proper writing mechanics. Click here to view the grading rubric. XanEdu Case Pack: BUS519 Project Risk Management Assignments in this course are based on a case chosen by your instructor . Click on the link above to access the case pack. Your instructor will let you know which case to use. (Trouble accessing? Check Student Center for Detailed Instructions on XanEdu) ===========================================
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BUS 519 Week 4 DQ "Identifying and Mitigating Risks" Please respond to the following: · Imagine you are considering opening a business. Share the type of business you would open. Then, create a list of the five (5) most signific ant risks that you must address prior to making your decision regarding t he viability of your venture. Justify the risks. ===========================================
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Week 4 Discussion 2 Top of Form "Defining Risks" Please respond to the following: · Imagine you have addressed the risks identified in Discussion 1. Now you have decided to proceed with your plan to open the pet st ore. Determine your potential stakeholders in the venture and analy ze how they affect your risk management plan. · Determine the strategies to bring this group of people together an d convince them that you have a winning idea for your business. S upport your response.
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BUS 519 Week 5 Discusion "Risk Perception" Please respond to the following: · Using the information presented in “Common Influences on Risk Perception” Figure 63 (Hillson and Simon text), determine the conscious factors, subconsciou s factors, and affective factors for this project. Examine how awareness of such factors influences the decision of hiring outside vendors. In addit ion, analyze how the stated factors help improve the overall facilitation a nd effectiveness of the risk management.
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Week 5 Discussion 2 "Risk Responsibility" Please respond to the following: · It is important to identify responsible individuals to be risk owner s. Imagine you have identified the highest risk for your project and you plan to assign responsibilities to an individual. Compose a list
of at least eight questions that you would want to have the individu al answer satisfactorily before you assign the responsibilities. Provi de a rationale for the creation of your list. ¡ Determine the feedback you would want from this individual to e nsure that you choose the right risk owner for the highest risk ident ified from Part 1 of this discussion. Support your response. ===========================================
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Note: The assignments are a series of papers that are based on the same case, which is located in the Student Center of the course shell. The assi gnments are dependent upon one another.
Write an eight to ten (810) Risk Workshop and Risk Register Component paper in which you: 1. Identify the required pre-workshop activities. 2. Prepare a risk workshop agenda based on Figure B8, Sample Agenda for a First Risk Assessment / Two –
Day Risk Workshop (Appendix B of the Hillson and Simon text). Inclu de suggested time intervals for each activity and justify why each agenda item is relevant for this case. 3. Determine the top five (5) threats in a risk register following Figur e B-11, Sample Simplified Risk Register Format (Appendix B of the Hillson and Simon text). Include information from t he case for each threat. 4. Justify the assignment of probability and impacts for each threat id entified in criterion number 3 of this assignment. 5. Document the top three (3) opportunities in a risk register followin g Figure B11, Sample Simplified Risk Register Format (Appendix B of the Hillson and Simon text). Include information from the case for each opportunity. 6. Justify the assignment of probability and impacts for each opportu nity identified in criterion number 5 of this assignment. 7. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wik ipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: · Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. · Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the stu dent’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cov er page and the reference page are not included in the required assignme nt page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment ar e: · Assess and prioritize risks to the project through an analysis of the active threats and opportunities presented. · Apply the Active Threats and Opportunities Management (ATOM ) process to ensure a consistent, measurable result of this analysis. · Use technology and information resources to research issues in pr oject risk management · Write clearly and concisely about project risk management using proper writing mechanics. Click here to view the grading rubric
XanEdu Case Pack: BUS519 Project Risk Management Assignments in this course are based on a case chosen by your instructor . Click on the link above to access the case pack. Your instructor will let you know which case to use. (Trouble accessing? Check Student Center for Detailed Instructions on XanEdu) ===========================================
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Week 6 Discussion 1 "Possible Risk Impacts" Please respond to the following: · Using Table 5.4 Possible Risk Impacts, (Chapter 5 of the Heldma n text), select the topthree most critical risks regardless of the size or scope of a project. Justify your selection. · Suggest strategies for the project manager to address each type of the risks selected in Part 1 of this discussion. Support your suggest ion. ===========================================
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BUS 519 Week 6 DQ "Quantitative Risk Analysis" Please respond to the following: ¡ Review the Monte Carlo Analysis method presented in Chapter 15 of the Hillson and Simon text. Then, determine whether or not you woul d recommend to a project manager the use of this methodology for a larg e, complex project. Include an example to support your response. If you would not recommend the use of a method such as Monte Carlo, explain what you would recommend as an alternative tool that would allow the project manager to make informed decisions. Provide a rationale for you r recommendation ===========================================
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Week 7 Discussion 1 Top of Form "Response Strategies" Please respond to the following: ¡ After a risk workshop has been completed, risk interviews are oft en completed with subject matter experts. Assess the value of the i nterviews to identify risk response strategies. Provide one example of a subject area you would expect to be addressed in the interview and explain why. Give your opinion as to why it is important to work highpriority opportunities prior to working highpriority threats. Analyze how those opportunities help yo ===========================================
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BUS 519 Week 7 DQ Planning for Unknowns" Please respond to the following: •Evaluate your project management options in terms of schedule, perfor mance, and cost for the following scenario. Support your evaluation. An office building construction project is 80% complete in the southern Virginia area, when a major hurricane strikes, and stops progress on the worksite for 10 days while damage is assessed and repairs are completed . The project has a fixed budget and a completion date that cannot be mo ved any further to the right. ===========================================
BUS 519 Week 8 DQ 1 Ongoing Risk Management FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.bus519study.com
BUS 519 Week 8 DQ "Ongoing Risk Management" Please respond to the following: ¡ In many risk programs, risks are managed individually. However, a robust risk program considers the cumulative effect of all risks. Assess the following scenario and identify the effect of multiple events on a risk management strategy:
When the Titanic struck the iceberg, the weather was bad, the lookouts were not properly equipped, the radio operator was not monitoring other ship traffic in the area, and the ship design had a major flaw in the constr uction of the hull’s “watertight” compartments. ===========================================
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Week 8 Discussion 2 “Risk Review Process” Please respond to the following: · • Identify the use of major and minor reviews during a project’s life cy cle, and determine which project factors (e.g., size, complexity, budget, s chedule, human resources) would aid in the determination of the use of t he reviews. Support your position(s). • Select which types of stakeholders should attend major reviews and wh ich types of stakeholders should attend minor reviews. Justify your selec tion. Discuss how the stakeholder groups affect the review types. ===========================================
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BUS 519 Week 9 Assignment 4 Project Progress Due Week 9 and worth 200 points Note: The assignments are a series of papers that are based on the same case, which is located in the Student Center of the course shell. The assi gnments are dependent upon one another. During the project life cycle, project risk reviews and reports are require d as previously identified in the risk management plan. Two months afte r the project started, the following events have taken place. 1. The top-two (2) threats have occurred. 2. The top opportunity has been realized. 3. The project’s risk budget is already exhausted. 4. The risk management schedule has been shortened by two (2) mont hs. Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you: 1. Analyze the impact of those events on the project. 2. Determine if any mitigation activities are required and explain why . 3. Determine if budget / schedule changes are necessary and explain why. 4. Update the risk register and highlight the changes made. Provide th e justification for the changes. 5. Use at least four (4) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wi kipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: · Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. · Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the stu dent’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cov er page and the reference page are not included in the required assignme nt page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment ar e: · Given an information requirement related to project risk managem ent, determine the nature and extent of information needed to effectively
address the topic; efficiently locate, determine the validity, and criticall y evaluate the resources; and apply the information to accomplish the sp ecific purpose (report, case analysis, factual requirement, problem solvin g, and planning). 路 Use technology and information resources to research issues in pr oject risk management. 路 Write clearly and concisely about project risk management using proper writing mechanics. Click here to view the grading rubric. XanEdu Case Pack: BUS519 Project Risk Management Assignments in this course are based on a case chosen by your instructor . Click on the link above to access the case pack. Your instructor will let you know which case to use. (Trouble accessing? Check Student Center for Detailed Instructions on XanEdu ===========================================
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"Post-Project Review" Please respond to the following: 路 Assess the importance of completing postproject reviews, and determine what project documentation must b e updated as a result of the review meeting. Discuss the risks assoc iated with failing to complete the documentation to the organizatio n. Discuss how this should be handled when not completed from a managerial perspective. 路 Identify the benefits of a complete risk register for a subsequent p hase of a project. Speculate on the consequence of project manage
ment without a complete risk register. Include an example to suppo rt your response. ===========================================
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Week 9 Discussion 2 "Small-Project Application" Please respond to the following: · Compare and contrast the differences in the ATOM methodology for large versus small projects. Analyze why it is important to addr ess these differences when preparing the initial project plan. · Analyze the impact on the budget and other project resources if a tailored process for a small project is not employed. Include an exa mple or scenario to support your response. ===========================================
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BUS 519 Week 10 DQ "ATOM for Large Projects" Please respond to the following: · Debate whether or not the cost of utilizing ATOM for large projec ts is justified when an organization has limited resources to dedicate to ri
sk management efforts. Provide a description that you would present to your managers to persuade them to see matters your way. ==========================================
BUS 519 Week 10 DQ 2 Project Lessons Learned FOR MORE CLASSES VISIT www.bus519study.com
Week 10 Discussion 2 Top of Form "Project Lessons Learned" Please respond to the following: · Using Figure 162, “Sources of Risks at the Program Level” from the Hillson and Si mon text as the basis for your discussion, provide three reasons wh y it would be appropriate to address risks at all levels in the organi zation. · As the ATOM methodology has been presented in this course, its usefulness has been demonstrated for an individual project. Analyz e whether or not changes would be necessary to use the ATOM me thodology to manage risk for a program versus for an individual pr oject. Include an example to support your analysis ===========================================
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Week 11 Discussion 1 "Methodology Comparasion" Please respond to the following: 路 From the e-Activity, choose one project risk management methodology (not ATOM), compare and contrast the steps of the methodology you chose with ATOM. Provide an example of how each methodology is clearly used. 路 Determine if you would choose ATOM as the most significant methodology for all of your project risk management. Justify whether or not you would replace the one you researched with ATOM. Support your response. ==============================================
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Week 11 Discussion 2 "Course Lessons Learned" Please respond to the following: 路 Identify three concepts that you have learned in this course that will be useful for project work in your current organization. 路 Explain how you would justify the use of the three concepts identified to other members of your organization. ==============================================