scholarly journals Performance Measure of Project Management Automation Tool based on DevOps Selection Criteria for a General Purpose Software System

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 6263-6267
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Research Work ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Tool Selection ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Competence Level

DevOps, a cluster of tools to automate the tasks of building, testing and releasing the software, intends to optimize the end to end delivery lifecycle of software by eliminating the bottlenecks of each and every stage of development. This research paper presents the performance measure of different tools in the project planning and management phase of software development. Diverse tools exist for each and every phase of the development and depending on the outcome of the evaluation or selection criteria, tool with highest score is being chosen. This paper measures the performance of alternative project management tools viz. Jira, Trello, Leankit, AgileCraft based on these evaluation or selection criteria. To execute the underlying research work, a six-point scaling table is defined. The table measures the performance of project management automation tools and realizing their competence level score. This performance measure or the outcome as competence level score will be useful for the researchers or software developers to contemplate the best project management automation tool typically before making a decision about tool selection.

scholarly journals Use of design methods in optimising the economic resources of an enterprise

VUZF Review ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 195-208
Author(s):  
Maciej Ślusarczyk ◽  
Izabella Kęsy ◽  
Patrycja Ślusarczyk
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Economic Indicators ◽  
Tool Selection ◽  
Economic Management ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Original Plan ◽  
Selection Of

The main objective of the article was to show the relationship between the selection of appropriate economic indicators, correlating them with the appropriate project methods used in process management, and on the basis of this to show ways to improve management processes in this method. Presentation of economic resources, indicator dependencies and management tools in the project method was necessary to achieve the goal. The paper presents the authors' views on the essence of tool selection in the design method taking into account resources and economic aspects. The VUCA environment is also considered and characterized and described. The use of two methods adapted to project management has been proposed. The selection of these methods used in project management based on the analysis of economic resources, vibrating environment and the speed of response and planning in the company was justified. In the following article, the authors also proposed a selection of economic indicators on the basis of which it is possible to determine the degree of advancement of the project, its profitability and to indicate the critical points and places where delays may occur or the original plan may be exceeded. The indicators were selected in such a way as to be a representative group of comparisons in the field of economics, in the macro and micro environment, in the social field, in the resource field of the company and to show the economic aspect of these activities. By matching appropriate methods of project management with appropriate economic indicators, a model of economic-management relations was obtained, which used in management streamlines decision-making processes in the company and improves its effectiveness, profitability and resource efficiency.

scholarly journals The importance of logic planning in case of IT and innovation projects

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 15-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judit Kiss ◽  
ZsoltT. Kosztyán
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Critical Points ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Planning Method ◽  
Stochastic Network ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Innovation Projects ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Feasible Solutions

In case of using methodology of project planning, in the first step we had to create a “good” logic network. We had to determine the successors and predecessors of the tasks. However, usually successors and predecessors proceed from the technology, sometimes (especially in case of IT and innovation projects) these relations between tasks are not explicit. In case of projects, especially IT and innovation projects, one of the most critical points of view is the phase of logic planning. However, it is a very important phase, only slightly supported by any kind of Project Management tools. Our goal was to support the logic planning phase. In our paper a new planning method, namely SNPM (Stochastic Network Planning Method) is introduced through some practical applications. SNPM can determine all feasible solutions with the help of stochastic variables and can also take into consideration all possible precedents. The parameters of logic relations can be changed if the impacts on the project change. With this method the most probable project scenario can be determined taking into account costs and resource demands.

Software Project Planning Through Simulation of Entire Project's Problem-Space

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 22-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moshe Dayani ◽  
Roy Gelbard
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Cartesian Product ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Software Project ◽  
Software Modeling ◽  
Problem Space ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Modeling Tools ◽  
Rule Based System

The current research has two main objectives: 1) Integration of the system analyst's products together with the project manager's work, via handshaking of software tools used for these tasks (Software modeling tools, Project management tools, as well as Word and Excel files). 2) Simulation of the entire project's problem space subject to organization's policy and constraints in order to achieve best project planning in the given situation. For this purpose, a rule-based system, developed in this study, utilizes a simulation of entire project's problem-space, which is a Cartesian product composed of all system elements (as defined in the software modeling tool), and organization's policy, preferences and constraints, via a specific user interface (see Figure 1). Then the project manager can choose, by simple filtering, the appropriate planning, and the Gantt-chart and all plans' details are automatically exported to the Project Management tool.

Project Management Tools and Techniques to Deal With Disruptive Situations in Projects

2021 ◽  
pp. 247-278
Author(s):  
César Hernando Rincón-González ◽  
Hugo Fernando Castro-Silva ◽  
Libardo Florez
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Business Context ◽  
Detailed Statistical Analysis ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Tools And Techniques

This research work aims to analyze how project management tools and techniques help project managers to deal the disruption in projects in the Colombian business context. Firstly, a detailed literature review about project management and disruption was conducted. Secondly, a comprehensive scientometric analysis of project management and disruptive situations on this kind of endeavor was undertaken. Thirdly, tools and techniques suitable for handling disruptive situations on projects were identified. Fourthly, an extensive fieldwork over 700 organizations from the Colombian organizational context was executed. Fifthly, a detailed statistical analysis was carried out to determinate how project management tools and techniques contribute to handle disruption on this kind of initiatives. And finally, research findings were documented, a positive effect of the use of project management tools and techniques to face disruptive situations on project was found, conclusions were set, and future lines of research were defined.

scholarly journals Improving the Work Breakdown Structure of the Plant Installation - Case: Asphalt Plant

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 174-187
Author(s):  
Said Abujudeh
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Response Strategy ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Work Breakdown Structure ◽  
Industrial Organizations ◽  
Control Framework ◽  
And Control ◽  
Installation Time

The improvement of the project management forced the industrial organizations to focus on using the project management techniques in their industry, to plan and control the workflow to achieve their targets, further to increase the satisfaction of their customers. One of the most common project management tools are used is the work breakdown structure (WBS), which provide a framework for the implementation of the project scope including project planning, scheduling, monitoring, control, and estimation. Depending on the top-down approach the project activities will be broken into smaller parts that can be measured and controlled during the project implementation. The well-defined construction of the structure contributes to making the project more realistic and visual. However, the misunderstanding of the project WBS among the project team creates deflection and misinterpretation of the project scope. The main issue of this research is to improve the WBS of the installation plan and develop a standard WBS for plant installation. The research was limited to Asphalt plant installation WBS as a case study to identify the weaknesses of the current WBS at the case company which leads to extra installation time and cost. The research is offering a template WBS based on the company logic, defining the frequent risks that affect the plant installation based on the WBS and suggesting a suitable response strategy by recommending a control framework to monitor and control the WBS schedule throughout all installation phases.

An Empirical Study of Delays in Large Engineering Projects: An Indian Experience

2021 ◽  
pp. 227868212110002
Author(s):  
R. Jayaraman
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Project Work ◽  
Indian Experience ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Core Areas ◽  
Causes Of Delays ◽  
Engineering Projects ◽  
Management Work

This article analyzes factors responsible for delays in two large projects undertaken by an Indian organization over a period of 7 years. The research work critically examines the reasons for delays using questionnaires in four core areas of project work. An in depth analysis has identified 10 factors, which cause delays, viz., inept project planning practices, inadequate and inexperienced consultant personnel, recurring stakeholders interactions, incomplete understanding of the client’s requirements, unfamiliarity with documentation needs in the client country, subsequent client and inspection agency-driven change requirements, incomplete preparation at the hook-up yard, and delays in vendor mobilization/inadequate vendor expertise. The original contribution of this research is in the areas of analyzing and understanding delays due to doing work in offshore locations, doing project management work using documents in offshore country language, understanding offshore country laws and regulations, in-depth understanding of the root causes of delays using detailed, segmented questionnaires and analysis of the sequential nature of project management work.

Integrating Software Engineering and Costing Aspects within Project Management Tools

2009 ◽  
pp. 1358-1374
Author(s):  
Roy Gelbard ◽  
Jeffrey Kantor ◽  
Liran Edelist
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Software Engineering ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Software Project ◽  
Software Projects ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Planning Project ◽  
Computer Aided Software Engineering

Currently, there is no integration among CASE tools (computer aided software engineering, also named AMD tools, analysis modeling and design), costing tools, and project management (PM) tools. Not only are there no integrated tools, but there is also no conceptual integration among software engineering (SE) aspects and accounting-costing aspects of software projects within PM tools. PM tools, as well as costing tools are used not only for tracking and controlling an ongoing software project, but also at the very beginning stages of the project, in which critical estimations concerning budget and time frame are made. In order to have a firm, robust, and accurate planning, project planning should be based directly upon raw SE components-objects, that is, upon analysis and design components-objects.

A Research Study on How Project Management Can Help Improve Lean Six Sigma

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian J. Galli
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Project Completion

Today, project managers are challenged with improving efficiency and overall productivity while working on certain tasks. They must be flexible and understand how to use tools and methods to improve results. While Lean Six Sigma (LSS) provides an overall data driven process to detect and improve system defects, project management has tools to evaluate and create a defined plan and manage a project. This article examines LSS alongside Project Management. It breaks down Six Sigma's DMAIC process, and shows incorporate both LSS and project management tools. If LSS only focuses on minimizing defects, then time management, cost reduction, and overall project planning must be incorporated to achieve successful project completion. This research demonstrates how that is possible. Finally, the research answers a key question: Can project management benefit LSS?

The use of objective oriented project planning tools for nanosafety and health concerns: a case study in nanomedicine research project

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad-Reza Nejadmoghaddam ◽  
Abdolreza Babamahmoodi ◽  
Arash Minai-Tehrani ◽  
Amir-Hassan Zarnani ◽  
Rassoul Dinarvand
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Antibody Drug Conjugate ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Research Findings

AbstractPotential human health and environmental risks associated with nanoscience research projects and their deliverables, termed nanosafety, is one of the important issues for translating research findings into commercially viable products. This paper examined the applicability of project management tools to address nanosafety in an efficient manner. Using objectives oriented project planning (OOPP) we describe a new integrated content of the problem tree, the result tree, and the logical framework approach (LFA), by modeling our nanomedicine research project entitled “Nanomedicine preparation based on antibody drug conjugate (ADC)” as a case study. As a main result of the case study, we demonstrated an LFA matrix that highlights the need to deal with nanosafety as an activity of the research project. Consequently, the activity can lead to the output, standing operating procedure (SOP), for managing the project waste disposals and its deliverables side effects. In general, such output can be concluded as an important output for all nanoscience research projects to avoid underestimating risks for their nano-objects. Moreover, this article is written in the hope of providing an easy-to-understand template of project management tools for novice nanomedicine researchers who aim to apply OOPP in the design of their research projects.

scholarly journals Enterprise Project Management: Systems Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-12
Author(s):  
Ильина ◽  
Olga Ilina
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Methodology Development ◽  
Planning And Control ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
And Control

The articles deals with historical analysis of systems approach usage in project management. Definition of Enterprise Project Management as a system is suggested. The article describes research results about usage of different project management methods and tools at different levels of management in an organization. Thus, top management mostly uses project portfolio management tools, project control and project procurement methods, i.e. project suppliers’ reliability appraisal. Mid level management prefers project planning and control tools as well as project change management tools. Low level management uses project initiation and control tools such as project charter, Gantt charts, project progress reports and strategic milestone plans. The proposed approach can be used in the process of Enterprise Project Management methodology development.

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