Chapter 2:
The Project Management and
Information Technology Context
Information Technology
Project Management,
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Isolation - Human Resource - Lecture Slides, Slides of Human Resource Management
Human Resource is an integral part of Management Science. In these Lecture Slides of HRM, following key concepts are discussed : Isolation, Project Management, Information Technology, Technology Context, Learning Objectives, Systems, Technology Projects, Understand Organizations, Organizational Structures, Stakeholder Management
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Chapter 2:
The Project Management and
Information Technology Context
Information Technology
Project Management,
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Learning Objectives
Describe the systems view of project
management and how it applies to information
technology projects
Understand organizations, including the four
frames, organizational structures, and
organizational culture
Explain why stakeholder management and top
management commitment are critical for a
project’s success
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Projects Cannot Be Run in Isolation
Projects must operate in a broad organizational
environment
Project managers need to use systems thinking
Taking a holistic view of carrying out projects within the
context of the organization
Senior managers must make sure projects
continue to support current business needs
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A Systems View of Project
Management
A systems approach emerged in the 1950s to
describe a more analytical approach to
management and problem solving
Three parts include:
Systems philosophy : an overall model for thinking
about things as systems
Systems analysis : problem-solving approach
Systems management : address business,
technological, and organizational issues before making
changes to systems
Figure 2-1: Three Sphere Model for
Systems Management
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Understanding Organizations
Structural frame: Focuses on roles and responsibilities, coordination and control. Organization charts help define this frame.
Human resources frame: Focuses on providing harmony between needs of the organization and needs of people.
Political frame: Assumes organizations are coalitions composed of varied individuals and interest groups. Conflict and power are key issues.
Symbolic frame: Focuses on symbols and meanings related to events. Culture is important.
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