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DETAILS: This assignment is focused on applying what you have learned so far regarding risk to assess a case study - the Titanic. Most of us are familiar with the Titanic and the tragedy associated with its ultimate sinking due to the impact with an iceberg. As with Week 2, we are using a historical project that ended tragically to study and assess risk. Often, we do learn a great amount from looking at failed projects. In this case, you will look at the Titanic tragedy through the lens of a project manager.
Although we all tend to focus on the end result - the sinking of the ship, for this assignment, you will need to take a few steps back and start with the beginning of the project to see what was done right and what could have been done better. We will focus primarily on "risk" and "risk assessment," but you need to put on that critical-thinking hat and carefully analyze the entire project lifecycle from inception to planning to execution to the hand off to the customer and ultimately ending with the terrible tragedy. This bears repeating - don't get so caught up in the end reuslt (the sinking), but look at the entire lifecycle as this tragedy was the result of everthing that led up to it - the good, the bad, and the ugly.
You will need to use the case study video provided above along with your assigned readings/videos, learning modules, and additional research as sources of information
EQUIRED ACTIONS:
- Watch the Titanic case study video (see above) and then respond to all of topics and questions listed below. Submit your response as an MS - 800-1000 words (be thorough but succinct - - in other words work on saying more with less).
- You may choose to respond by answering each question individually OR in a more holistic manner. Regardless or your approach, you MUST address ALL of the questions and topics and it must be clear to the reader what you are addressing.
- Your response must be created in MS Word format. Use appropriate APA style/structure for this assignment including the use of headings, sections, references, and proper formatting for a paper. Please consult Purdue's Online Writing Lab (OWL) website or your APA guide to assist you. See: OWL APA Style Guide for assistance.
- Please use at least two references for this assignment to support your responses outside the assigned readings/videos and supplemental materials already provided. When citing resources, don't forget to use in-text citations and reference citations at the end using proper APA style.
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Question 1
The Titanic was a steamship built in the period of early 1900s under the White Star Line.
It was intended to be the largest moving objects ever built. The well-equipped technology
installed such as the watertight compartments meant the lower side could easily be sealed off in
the case when the hull is accidentally punctured. Due to its sophisticated technology and safety
measures, the designer of the ship commented that the ship was unsinkable. The design of the
Titanic incorporated entirely new features never seen before such as the Turkish Baths,
swimming pool, and gym and Squash courts. The Titanic lavish interior and its sheer size
impressed its passengers when on tour. The interior was likened to a floating palace having the
best interior design and craftsmanship ever seen in the ocean up to this day. For example, the
grand staircase was the crowning glory of the Titanic (Gerald & Kutsch, 2010). They were
constructed from wrought iron, polished oak and assortment of boutique glass. The positioning
of the grand staircase is situated just below the beautiful dome that gave rise to natural light
illusion a...