The movie “The Martian” can be viewed through the framework of project management. There are two different but simultaneous projects going on in The Martian. One is the survival project of Mark Watney and the other is the project aiming to save him. Watney has the right skills for his survival project: he’s a botanist, he knows how to repair a broken Pathfinder and the most important thing is he doesn’t panic even in his first day alone on Mars. On the other hand, he’s not alone in this project. The members of the ‘remote’ team helping him are trying their best to achieve their goal. This is a good example for the importance of the communication between the team even if they are far away! The movie can be rented on YouTube for $3.99. Below is the link… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeZDLAaDYos For this assignment, as we watch the movie, you will be required to address the following questions and answer them.   Question #1 (1 full page) The definition of a project as provided by Pinto (2019): A project is a unique venture with a beginning and end, conducted by people to meet established goals within parameters of cost, schedule, and quality. A project can be considered to be any series of activities and tasks that: Have a specific objective to be completed within certain specifications Have defined start and end dates Have funding limits, if applicable Consume human and nonhuman resources, such as money, people, equipment Are multifunctional (i.e., cut across several functional lines) How does this definition fit the movie personalities and events versus just operations management? Question #2 (~3 pages or 1 page each process) Select 3 of the project management processes below. For each of the 3 you must 1) provide a brief description of each process, 2) describe how Mark Watney or one of the project teams manages this process, and 3) provide a specific example of the management of this process from the movie and why this is a good example. Perform Integrated Change Control Validate and Control Scope Control Schedule Control Costs Control Quality Control Resources Monitor Communications Monitor Risks Control Procurements Manage Stakeholder Engagement Question #3 (1/2 to 1 full page) Do you think Mark Watney is a champion? Why or why not?

In its 30-year history, Electronic Equipment Venture (EEV) has seen a number of ups and downs, but the performance has been declining steadily in the past decade. Tony has taken the analyses of the income and balance sheet you provided and spent several days digesting the massive amount of information. This includes the analysis of the company's financial position, operating results, resource flows, and industry comparison. Now Tony would like you to condense the information and create a presentation. Tony has asked you to create a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis and a risk analysis for the company.  Using all of the financial statements and the SWOT analysis, provide a recommendation for the direction of the company in both the short term and long term. Be sure to be specific on which financial ratios and figures within the financial statements you are utilizing. Click here to view the Electronic Equipment Venture balance sheet. Click here to view the Electronic Equipment Venture income statement. Assignment Details In the presentation, include the following: The ratios used to do the analysis of EEV’s financial performance Based on your analysis, what you did to improve the performance of EEV Provide 3-4 recommendations Tony should make to the board for improving performance The total presentation should include the following: An introduction Statement of situation status Summary of findings

Project Management Organization FrameworkProject Selection Techniques For a hypothetical organization, propose project X to be undertaken first, along with a detailed justification of why you recommend choosing this project. The proposal should include methodical reason of its relationship between other ongoing projects and aligned to the organization’s strategic objectives.Write a 700-word critical assessment quoting 3 scholarly references, including at least two peer-reviewed references from university library. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines Exemplary 18-20 points Proficient 16-17 points Developing 14-15 points Beginning 12-13 points Inadequate 0-11 points Comprehension of Assignment (20% of grade) Addressed the question completely and thoroughly. Provided additional supporting evidence, demonstrating a full comprehension of subject matter. Addressed the question(s) completely and thoroughly. Addressed the majority of the question(s). Addressed minimal portions of the question(s). Did not address the question(s). Application of Course Knowledge and Content (20% of grade) Thorough technical application of course knowledge and content in a complete and concise manner. Technical application of course knowledge and content is mostly accurate, concise and complete. Technical application of course knowledge and content is partially accurate, concise and complete. Technical application of course knowledge and content is minimally accurate, concise and complete. Technical application of course knowledge and content is inaccurate and incomplete. Organization of Ideas (20% of grade) Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order throughout the entire assignment. Includes adequate and appropriate supporting evidence. Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order within a majority of the assignment. Includes acceptable supporting evidence Original ideas are partially developed and presented in a somewhat logical, sequential order. Inadequate supporting evidence. Original ideas are not present and/or not presented in a logical, sequential order. Organization is difficult to follow throughout the assignment. Lacks supporting evidence. Little to no original ideas or organization present throughout the entire assignment. Lacks supporting evidence. Writing Skills (20% of grade) Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are flawless, including proficient demonstration of citations and formatting throughout the entire assignment. Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are accurate including demonstration of citations and formatting within a majority of the assignment. Partial errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) including demonstration of citations and formatting within minimal portions of the assignment. Multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), inaccurate demonstration of citations and formatting. Assignment is incomprehensible due to multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation). No demonstration of citations or formatting present. Research Skills (20% of grade) Accurate and applicable use of resources relevant to the subject matter that enhance the overall assignment. Appropriate use of resources relevant to the subject matter. Adequate use of resources, not all resources relevant to the subject matter. Minimal use of resources relevant to the subject matter. No evidence of resources apparent.