(My Unisa)Tutorial 5
Semester 1 of 2016
Based on chapter 13 of METS (Principles of project
management)
Due date: 14th March 2016.
Engineering management IV (ENM401E)
Dear learner,
Welcome to the fifth (myUnisa) tutorial
Please note that tutorials do not replace the assignments that you will find in the tutorial
letter. They are additional questions that will help you navigate the ENM401E course.
Understand and logically prepare for the examination. In this tutorial you will note that,
some questions are straightforward. Some questions will require you to apply logic in
relating the question to what you have read in chapter 13 of METS. Think critically and
creatively when dealing with such questions. In the days that follow I will try by all means to
develop Podcasts for this course. If you have any questions please contact me or make an
appointment with me. Please try to attempt all the questions. Please work throughout all
the questions. Do not be afraid to ask me anything or if you have any problems relating to
this course or UNISA, do not hesitate to contact me. Please have a look at the youtube
video below.
Dr. Mbuyu Sumbwanyambe
Room C5-10
Dept of Electrical and mining Engineering (GJ Gerwal building)
Email: sumbwm@[Link]
Instructions: Please do answer the following questions and upload them onto my UNISA. I have
attached herewith some of the terms that you may encounter in the exams. Master them
properly.
Instruction word
Analyse
Assess
Criticise
Compare
Contrast
Define
Describe
Discuss
Evaluate
Examine
Explain
Illustrate
Interpret
Justify
What you have to do
Take apart an idea, concept or statement and examine and criticise its
sub-parts in detail. You have to be methodical and logical.
Describe a topics positive and negative aspects and say how useful or
successful it is, or consider its contribution to knowledge, events or
processes (this is usually about how important something is).
Point out a topics mistakes or weaknesses as well as its favourable
aspects. Give a balanced answer (this will involve some analysis first).
Put items side by side to see their similarities and differences a
balanced (objective) answer is required.
Emphasise the differences between two things.
Give the meaning of an idea, either a dictionary definition or from an
academic authority in your subject of study (technical definition).
Give details of processes, properties, events and so on.
Describe, explain, give examples, points for and against, then analyse
and evaluate the results.
Similar to discuss, but with more emphasis on a judgement in the
conclusion.
Take apart and describe a concept in great detail.
Give detailed reasons for an idea, principle or result, situation, attitude
and so on. You may need to give some analysis as well.
Give concrete examples including figures or diagrams. Illustrate is
usually added on to another instruction.
Explain and comment on the subject and make a judgement
(evaluation).
Give reasons to support a statement it may be a negative statement,
so be careful!
List
Prove/disprove
Relate
Review
State
Suggest
Summarise or
outline
Trace
Provide an itemised series of parts, reasons or qualities, possibly in a
table.
Provide evidence for or against and demonstrate logical argument and
reasoning you often have to do this for abstract or scientific subjects.
Emphasise the links, connections and associations, probably with some
analysis.
Analyse and comment briefly, in organised sequences sentences,
paragraphs or lists on the main aspects of a subject.
Give the relevant points briefly you dont need to make a lengthy
discussion or give minor details.
Give possible reasons analyse, interpret and evaluate. (This is also the
verb most commonly used to quote another author.)
Just give the main points, not the details.
Give a brief description of the logical or chronological stages of the
development of a theory, process, a persons life and so on. Often used
in historical questions.
Questions 1. Answer the following questions.
Question 1.1. Discuss the four (4) stages that are involved in the project life cycle.
Question 1.2 Read the following statement. At a press briefing on Friday (05/06),
Mangaliso Matika, the speaker of the Sol Plaatje Municipality, highlighted that
Kimberley was one of the oldest recognisable cities with a rich history. Matika
promised public participation in the project.
He revealed that the project would be built on the pillars of heritage, arts and culture,
economical and skills development and community service. The aim is to contribute
to the efforts of building bridges and uniting our community, as well as seeking to
transform the city, Matika said. (Available online
[Link]
(i)
(ii)
Give the other name that would mean the same as public participation.
Mr Matika promised public participation; describe what Mr. Matika meant
by saying there will be public participation or what does public participation
include?
Question 1.3. You have been tasked as leader of the new project. You are to carry
out the uncertainties in the project. Before you embark on any project describe
different types of uncertainties that are associated with every project.
Question 1.4. What are the challenges associated with integrative management and
discuss integrative management mechanisms.
Question 1.5. What is the work breakdown structure (WBS) discuss the uses of the
work breakdown structure? .
Question 2. Answer the following questions that follow.
Question 2.1 The Mavusana Group is looking at the possible test launch of a new
type of camera called `SIBU'. The main activities have been identified and times
estimated as shown in Table 1.
(i)
(ii)
Draw the project network diagram or the CPM for the above activities.
Determine the critical path
Question 2.2. Table 2 shows the duration of projects for one of the companies that
is involved in the construction of the power station in South Africa.
(iii)
(iv)
Draw the project network diagram or the CPM for the above activities.
Determine the critical path
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