Chapter 9 - Project Management for Spatial Database Implementation

							Chapter 9 – Project Management for Spatial Database Implementation


1. (a) List and briefly explain the key words that collectively form a
   definition of the term “project”
   (b) Briefly explain the meaning of “project management” and list the
   knowledge areas that a project manager is expected to have
   competencies in
2. (a) With the aid of a diagram, describe the project management life cycle
   (b) List the primary tasks to be undertaken in each phase of the project
   management life cycle
3. List and briefly explain the competencies and skills that a typical project
   manager is expected to have
4. Briefly explain the following processes and tasks involved in project
   initiation:
      (i) Preliminary project organisation
      (ii) Developing project activities
      (iii) Identifying project resources
      (iv) Cost-benefit analysis
      (v) Writing a project proposal
5. Name and briefly explain the major processes and tasks undertaken
   during the planning phase of a project
6. (a) What is an “invitation to tender (ITT)” and what is a “request for
   proposal (RFP)”? Explain the differences between these the two project
   tasks
   (b) With the aid of a diagram, describe the workflow of a request for
   proposal exercise
7. (a) When acquiring and evaluating spatial data for use in a particular
   project, it is necessary to consider the quality of the data within the
   context of an organisation’s vision, policy and strategy of quality data.
   Briefly explain what is meant by “vision”, “policy” and “strategy” in the
   above statement
   (b) With the aid of a diagram, explain the concept of Total Data Quality
   Management (TDQM) for spatial data acquisition and evaluation
8. With the aid of a diagram, explain the principles and methods of
   technology acquisition and evaluation in a spatial database project
9. (a) What is “prototyping” in the context of application development in
   spatial database implementation?
   (b) With the aid of diagrams, describe the workflow of the following
   three approaches to prototyping:
      (i) Throw-away prototyping
      (ii) Evolutionary prototyping
      (iii) Incremental prototyping
   (c) Spatial database applications can be created using the methods of
   high-level language programming”, “database programming” or “visual
   programming”. Explain what these methods are and point out what type
   of applications each of these methods is most suitable for
10. (a) Many authors consider that project monitoring and control is a part
    of project execution in the PMLC, others regard this as a separate phase
    of work independent of project execution. Why is it necessary to treat
    project monitoring and control as a separate project activity rather than
    as a part of project execution?
   (b) Explain the importance of project documentation and record keeping
   (c) The contract of a particular spatial database project can be awarded
   to a single vendor (consultant), or alternatively divided into different
   components and awarded to multiple vendors (consultants). Explain the
   relatively merits and drawbacks of these two approaches of awarding
   project contracts
   (d) List and briefly explain the major considerations and tasks when a
   project manager is engaged in conflict resolution between the project
   team and the vendor (consultant)
   (e) Explain the importance of a change management strategy in project
   management
   (f) With the aid of a diagram, explain the workflow of change
   management in a project
   (g) Define the terms “quality assurance” and “quality control”. Explain
   their differences and relationships in project management
11. Name and briefly explain the processes and tasks to be undertaken in
   project closing and post-implementation