Chapter 2

(Opening Case)

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Introduction Problems Alternatives

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Solutions Recommendations
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INTRODUCTION

Tom Walters has recently accepted a new position as Director of Information Technology at his
college.
Since only a few classrooms on campus have computers for the instructors and students, he
wanted to increase the use of technology on campus by digitizing studies by making students
buy or lease tablets.
However, his vision did not follow the project life cycle, which resulted in a number of issues,
including the project's termination due to a lack of involvement from key stakeholders.

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KEY PROBLEMS 01
Tom did not define the business,
technological, and organizational issues .

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Tom’s view of the project stakeholders
was very limited.

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Involving the main stakeholders for this project.
ALTERNATIVES Why wasn't it possible at that time ?
most faculty and staff Were very busy at the
beginning of the fall term

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Giving students the tablets for free

why it would get rejected?

it's a small, private institution they might not have
enough budget causing it to be rejected

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SOLUTION

A good solution would be giving students with financial difficulties the tablets for
free throughout their studying period.

WHY HOW SILMILAR SOLUTION

Many students would balk at Project Life Cycle would be a Similar solution has been done at
an increase in fees or required good fit to achieve this vision. King Abdulaziz University.
technology.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

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STRATEGIES ACTIONS TO RESOLVE WHAT SHOULD BE
THE ISSUES DONE
Twe would recommend following this
Make the problems clear first. Create and Analyze Business Case,
strategy to achieve the proposed solution:
Following the project life cycle Meet Stakeholders
STEP 1. Students submit their financial aid
application. Making the objectives very clear Define Project Scope

STEP 2. The committee reviews their Understanding what people agree on

application to check their eligibility for
financial aid. and what they don't.

STEP 3. If they are eligible the college will

provide them with a free tablet.

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