PJM310 Colorado State Project Management and Net Present Value Paper
RequiredChapter 2 in Project Management: A Strategic Managerial ApproachChapter 2 PowerPoint from Project Management: A Strategic Managerial ApproachOueslati, A. (2016). The added value of the project selection process. Journal of Defense Resources Management, 7(1), 75-84.RecommendedDrouin, N. (2014).Standing on the shoulders of strategic management giants to advance organizational project management. International Journal of Managing Project in Business 7(1), 61—77.Frye, K. (2017, October 3). Introduce net present value and internal rate of return. [Lynda.com video file]. Fry, K. (2017, October 3). Calculate the net present value of an investment. [Lynda.com video file]. Fry, K. (2017, October 3). Calculate net present value given irregular inputs. [Lynda.com video file]. Kopmann, J., Kock, A., Killen, C. P., & Gemünden, H. G. (2017).The role of project portfolio management in fostering both deliberate and emergent strategy. International Journal of Project Management, 35(4), 557-570.Option #1: NPV for 5-Year Project
For this exercise, you need to calculate the NPV for a project
described below. Make sure you study the "Numeric Models:
Profit/Profitability" section in Chapter 2 of the textbook before trying
to solve the problem. You are the manager of a construction
company with a five-year project that has a projected net cash flow of
$25,000, $35,000, $45,000, $20,000 and $15,000. Implementation costs are
$50,000. The company has a required rate of return of 20%. Compute the
discounted cash flow and determine the NPV. Include your calculations in
an appendix after the references page. Include information on what
projected net cash flow, discounted cash flow and NPV are, why they are
useful in project selection, and, given the numbers, if this example
project meets the company requirements, and why or why not.Optional ResourcesReview any of the following videos for additional information on how to calculate NPV:Calculate the Net Present Value of an Investment (Links to an external site.)Introduce Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return (Links to an external site.)Submission RequirementsPrepare a 3- to 4-page paper (not including the required title and
reference pages and the appendix) detailing and compiling the specifics
to items above.Support your paper with a minimum of two current (published in the
most recent five years) scholarly sources from the CSU-Global Library,
in addition to any course textbooks or lecture material you decide to
use.Format your entire paper according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.).Be clear, concise, and focused. Be sure to organize your writing
properly and include an introduction; headings/subheadings for the body
of your work; analysis and recommendations (if applicable); a
conclusion; list of references; and an appendix.Option #2: Weighted Scoring Matrix
For this exercise, you need to assess a project selection
matrix in a case described below. Make sure you study the "Numeric
Models: Scoring" section (Table B and Figure A, in particular) in
Chapter 2 of the textbook before trying to solve the problem. You
are the person responsible for ordering the following 10
telecommunications projects, all of which support the new 5G initiative.
Using the scoring matrix and the weights provided, which project would
you rate highest (the first to implement, next, and so on until they are
listed from 1 to 10). Your matrix should be included in an appendix
after the references page. Describe what a weighted score matrix is, how
it is used, and how you reached the conclusions you did.
Supports the business strategy to move to 5G
Urgency in being first to market to win market share
5G will drive new ancillary product sales
Will cause customers to move from current provider to us
Maintenance costs will be reduced
Weight
0.02
0.05
0.025
0.03
0.01
Project 1
3
2
4
9
4
Project 2
3
8
7
2
5
Project 3
4
2
7
3
5
Project 4
7
5
4
2
4
Project 5
2
5
5
2
8
Project 6
3
3
1
4
8
Project 7
6
7
2
3
7
Project 8
9
2
1
1
2
Project 9
1
6
3
1
7
Project 10
1
6
1
6
7
Submission RequirementsPrepare a 3- to 4-page paper (not including the required title and
reference pages and the appendix) detailing and compiling the specifics
to items above.Support your paper with a minimum of two current (published in the
most recent five years) scholarly sources from the CSU-Global Library,
in addition to any course textbooks or lecture material you decide to
use.Format your entire paper according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.).Be clear, concise, and focused. Be sure to organize your writing
properly and include an introduction; headings/subheadings for the body
of your work; analysis and recommendations (if applicable); a
conclusion; list of references; and an appendix.Rubric
PJM310 Mod 2 CT
PJM310 Mod 2 CT
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Requirements
20.0
to >16.0 pts
Meets Expectation
This response includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment.
16.0
to >12.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
This response includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.
12.0
to >8.0 pts
Below Expectation
This response includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.
8.0
to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
This response includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Content
15.0
to >12.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of the project management concepts.
12.0
to >9.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of project management concepts.
9.0
to >6.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major errors or omissions in demonstration of project management concepts.
6.0
to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the project management concepts.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Critical Analysis
15.0
to >12.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Provides a strong critical analysis of and critical thinking about the project management concepts.
12.0
to >9.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Some significant but not major errors or omissions in analysis of and critical thinking about the project management concepts.
9.0
to >6.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major errors or omission in analysis of and critical thinking about the project management concepts.
6.0
to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Fails to provide analysis of and critical thinking about the project management concepts.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Demonstrates college-level proficiency in organization, grammar and style
10.0
to >8.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Project
is clearly organized, well written, and in proper format, as outlined
in the assignment. Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few errors
in grammar and spelling.
8.0
to >6.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Project
is fairly well organized and well written and is in proper format, as
outlined in the assignment. Reasonably good sentence and paragraph
structure; significant number of errors in grammar and spelling.
6.0
to >4.0 pts
Below Expectation
Project
is poorly organized; does not follow proper paper format. Inconsistent
to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; numerous errors in
grammar and spelling.
4.0
to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Project
is not well organized or well written and/or is not in proper paper
format. Poor quality work; unacceptable in terms of grammar and
spelling.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Demonstrates proper use of APA style
10.0
to >8.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Project
contains proper APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to
Writing & APA, with no more than one significant error.
8.0
to >6.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Few
errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing
& APA, with no more than two to three significant errors.
6.0
to >4.0 pts
Below Expectation
Significant
errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing
& APA, with four to five significant errors.
4.0
to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Numerous
errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing
& APA, with more than five significant errors.
10.0 pts
Total Points:
70.0
