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APM811S - Advance Project Management - 1st Opp - June 2022 |
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nAmI BIA unIVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENTOF MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (HONOURS)
QUALIFICATION CODE: APM811S
COURSE NAME: Advanced Project
Management
DATE: June 2022
LEVEL: 8
COURSE CODE: APM8115
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 Hours
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION
EXAMINER(S) Mr. Joshua Mario, PMP®
MODERATOR: Mr. Daniel Kandjimi
INSTRUCTIONS
1. All questions are compulsory
2. Read the case studies and questions carefully, before you answer.
3. Number your answers according to the numbering structure provided in the question paper.
4. You will be penalised for illegible handwriting.
5. The Question Paper is applicable to full-time, part-time, and distance students.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
[None]
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES (Including this front page)
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nAmI BIA unIVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT {HONOURS)
QUALIFICATION CODE: APM811S
COURSE NAME: Advanced Project
Management
LEVEL: 8
COURSE CODE: APM8115
DATE: June 2022
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 Hours
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION
EXAMINER(S) Mr. Joshua Mario, PMP®
MODERATOR: Mr. Daniel Kandjimi
1. All questions are compulsory
INSTRUCTIONS
2. Read the case studies and questions carefully, before you answer.
3. Number your answers according to the numbering structure provided in the question paper.
4. You will be penalised for illegible handwriting.
5. The Question Paper is applicable to full-time, part-time, and distance students.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
[None]
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES (Including this front page)
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CASE STUDY
Project A
NAMIBBOU HOUSING SCHEME ONDANGWA
CONTRACT VALUE: Phasel - N$58 555 403
Phase2 - N$64 468 900
Phase3 - N$23 944 696
CLIENT: NamibBou
LOCATION: Ondangwa
COUNTRY: Namibia
The total size of the project (Phase 1- Phase 6) includes more than 900 erven to be serviced.
The first three phases of the project consisted of servicing +/-450 erven with water and sewer
reticulation infrastructure, as well as bitumen roads and storm water infrastructure.
Lithon was appointed to conduct a feasibility study for the project and carry out all designs
related to the provision of municipal infrastructure. The procurement, contract
administration, and construction supervision was also done by Lithon from inception to
completion.
Lithon staff responsibilities included reporting on feasibility, design of all infrastructure
(water, sewer, roads, and storm water), as well as procurement, contract administration, and
construction monitoring.
Source: https://www.lithon.com/ondangwa-extl 7-ext22-namibbou/
Project B
NAMCOR RETAIL FUEL STATION IN OTAVI
CONTRACT VALUE: N$21 MILLION
CLIENT: NATIONAL Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR)
LOCATION: Erven 82 & 85
COUNTRY: Namibia
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Planning, design, and construction supervision of the new fuel station, which included all
forecourt components and a convenience store/shop.
The engineering disciplines included Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical. New building
services required were sewer, storm water, fire protection, domestic water supply, bulk and
domestic electrical supplies, stand-by generator, air-conditioning & ventilation, refrigeration,
LPG, kitchen equipment, access control, CCTV, and ITC systems. Site works included bulk
earthworks, layer works, reinforced concrete, surfacing, paving, kerbing, parking with road
signage and markings.
The forecourt works included the steel canopy structure, underground fuel tanks, product
lines, electrical and communication, dispensers, spill containment areas, oil separator, storm
water, 3 pump islands, and 2 CoCs.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
• Client liaison and coordination.
• Principle Agent.
• Coordination and management of project team, including architect, QS, branding
consultant, shop fitting contractor, and specialist service providers.
• Site Surveys.
• Geo-Technical Investigations.
• Preliminary designs and estimates.
• Detailed design of all Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical works.
• Contract documentation and procurement.
• Construction supervision.
Source: https ://www.Iithon.com/na mcor-reta il-fuel-station-i n-otavi/
Answer the following questions based on the case studies {Projects A and B) provided.
QUESTION 1
In the 21st century, the discipline of project management has gained popularity, however, the
environment in which projects operate is complex. With relevant examples from the case
studies discuss the environmental factors that may affect projects globally.
(20)
QUESTION 2
Project A makes reference to staff responsibilities, as a project management expect, outline
the characteristics of a high performing team, the stages of team development model and the
conditions of a high performing project team.
(20)
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QUESTION 3
Read through project B on NAMCOR retail fuel station in Otavi and answer the following
questions.
3.1. Define the term strategic management and explain the importance of aligning a project
to the organisation's strategy.
(5)
3.2. An Organisation's structure is critical to a project's success discuss different types of
organisational structures and which one would you recommend to NAMCOR and why. (15)
[20]
QUESTION 4
Project A has a high budget thus making it more critical due to the probability of high risks.
Answer the following questions.
4.1. Define concept of risk management in project Management
(5)
4.2. Identify and discuss any possible risks in project A that may hinder the project
execution/completion should they occur.
(15)
[20]
QUESTION 5
You have been appointed to manage both projects A and B due to your experience and
exposure to project management. Briefly discuss the benefits and how to manage multiple
projects and the importance of the project management office (PMO).
(20)
TOTAL MARKS= [100]
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