Assignment 1 a
The normal situation in project evaluation refers to the condition in which all the necessary procedures are met within the time frame provided in the plan. Ideally, it represents a project research situation where all the stakeholders, equipment as well as activity coordination in the implementation and research processes flows smoothly as planned without any obstructions (F, Kevin 1). For example, all the people involved in the project performs their duties as per the allocated schedules. In addition, the procurement and updating of the important machines for project implementation takes place within the allocated time frame. Lastly, the outcomes of one process reach the next stage of implementation within the schedule provided.
Description Problem
A problem in a project management process refers to the circumstance which affects the smooth flow of the project evaluation and management activities. For example, a problem may result in the delay of one or more of the processes leading to negative impacts on the project. For instance, delay in procurement of important equipment in a project causes the delay in the completion date of the whole project (F, Kevin 2). As a result, this leads to negative impacts on the final outcome of the project since all the management stages preceding the procurement of the important equipment will lag in relation to the schedule allocated for outcome delivery.
Impact of the Problem
Project management problems lead to stagnation of the activities. As a result, the initial timeline set will not be met and this affects the viability of the whole project. For example, delays in procuring the important equipment for the project means that all the activities that require such equipment to carry out their respective roles will stagnate for periods taken by the procurement department (F, Kevin 2). This causes various implications on the viability of the project. In particular, the time frame schedule for completion of the whole project will not be met because the delay in equipment means that all the preceding processes will delay for the same duration. Consequently, the completion time for the entire project as well extends for the same amount of time.
On the other hand, each stage of project management requires financial support throughout the implementation process. Therefore, any extra minute taken by the project corresponds to the proportional increase in finances required. For example, salaries payments for employees will exceed the initial amounts since the extra days of project delays were not accounted for while planning for the project.
Work Cited
F, Kevin. "What Is Project Slippage?" Brighthub Project Management, 2011, www.brighthubpm.com/monitoring-projects/105678-how-to-prevent-project-slippage/.
