Describe the relationship between portfolios, programs, projects, and sub-projects. Research a company online and discuss their portfolios, programs, and projects (and possibly also sub-projects). In your opinion, does this organization of projects allow them to manage their projects more effectively? Why or why not. (10 points)
Describe the relationship between the strategic planning process and project selection in a firm. Be sure to mention company mission and vision statements. What is the mission and vision of the company you researched in answering question #2. (10 points)
MS Project Exercise: (30 points)
Complete the following in Microsoft Project 2013 or 2016:
Create a new blank project
Change this project so that all tasks are “autoscheduled” (1 point)
Set the project start date to be February 1, 2019 (1 point)
Display the project summary task (Task 0) (1 point)
Add the following milestone tasks: (10 points)
Requirements Gathered
Design Completed
Equipment Order Complete
Coding Complete
Testing Complete
Equipment Installation Complete
Implementation Complete
Documentation Complete
Training Complete
Project Complete
Mark the tasks as milestones with 0 days duration (5 points)
Add the following deadlines (10 points)
Requirements Gathered - February 27, 2019
Design Complete- March 15, 2019
Equipment Order Complete - March 30, 2019
Coding Complete - April 10, 2019
Testing Complete - May 15, 2019
Equipment Installation Complete - June 6, 2019
Implementation Complete - July 2, 2019
Documentation Complete - July 10, 2019
Training Complete - August 10, 2019
Project Complete - August 30, 2019
Save the project as “Last name, First name - MSProject1” (2 points)