Systems Project Management

PART A

Discussing the statement "Planning any IT project is a guarantee of success" (600)

Question 1.

PART A.
"Planning any IT project is a guarantee of success". Discuss this statement, looking at each side of the argument (i.e., both the value and potential risks of planning). [approx. 600 words;]

PART B.
Discuss the relevance of the following two topics to IT Project Management:

1. The Bathtub Curve

2. Brooks' Law

Please note: the question does not ask for a description of the topics only. It asks for you to discuss the relevance of the two topics listed to IT Project Management. Include only a brief 75 word description of each topic. You may include diagrams in your answer. [approx. 800 words (400 words per topic);

PART C.
With the use of diagrams, describe Tuckman's Theory of groups from the perspective of the project manager and the individual team members.
[approx. 300 words]

Why do you think considering group theory is important in IT project management? [approx. 300 words]