Annotated Bibliography: Assemble the 15+ annotations. They should be presented in the same order as an APA reference list.
Reflective Look DBA vs. Ph.D.: As you begin the dissertation part of your doctoral journey, it is a good time to reflect on the degree you are pursuing. Using the Difference Between the PhD and Applied Doctorates document, write a short reflective paper outlining your professional goals related to the degree program in which you are enrolled.
Your final submission should include:
•Your Topic Paper (outlined below)
•Your Annotated Bibliography developed over the course.
•A 1-2 page reflective paper on the relationship of your professional goals and your degree with 1-2 references.
Assemble and submit your topic paper. Use the sample outline below to assemble an introduction, literature review, problem statement, purpose statement, research questions and methodology, and summary.
Topic Paper on Project Management failures in the IT field
•Introduction
•Brief Literature Review
•Problem Statement
•Purpose Statement
•Research Questions and Methodology
•Summary
In developing the topic paper review and, as necessary, update your problem statement, purpose statement, research questions, and methodology to reflect your current perspectives and understanding of these aspects of your study. The topic paper should reflect a clear and logical linkage among the problem, purpose, and research questions.
Length: 12-15 pages not including title and reference pages
References: Minimum of 15 scholarly resources.
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your paper should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Review APA Form and Style.
Outline
Introduction
The IT project depends upon the steps that are taken by the company for the smooth execution of the tasks. In this process, the challenges and other factors that can directly impact the performance of the project is closely evaluated. This is done with an intention of avoiding the risks that are involved in the process of the IT implementation (Hamlin et al., 2001).
Literature review
Through the review, the management attempts to find the different reasons that can directly impact the business performance. There are many factors that impact the performance of the IT plan that has been drafted by the management. In this case, the review is done to analyse the reason for the failure of the system.
Problem
The problems are analysed to find a solution to the challenges that are faced by the company at the time of execution of the task. In this case, the problem and its seriousness is researched to find the impact of the same on the performance of the plan.
Purpose statement
This statement defines the reason or factors that impacts the steps that has to be followed for the execution of the IT task. An attempt is made to find the reason that causes IT system failure and the steps that can be taken to avoid any sort of confusion that might exist at the time of implementing the plan for the conduct of the IT task.
Research Questions
Proposals have been made to ask questions and conduct survey.
q. What are the reasons of project management failures in the IT field?
Methodology
Primary: Face to face interaction, observations, questionnaires and surveys
Secondary: Book reviews and annotations
Summary
The success of the project depends upon the plan that has been adopted for execution of the project. It is necessary to analyse the challenges and take the right steps that will be useful for the execution of the task (Song, 2009).
References
Hamlin Bob, Jane Keep & Ash Ken. 2001. Organizational Change and Development – A Reflective Guide for Managers, Trainers and Developers. Prentice Hall
Song X, 2009. Why Do Change Management Strategies Fail? Viewed on 27th October, 2014. Retrieved from http://journal.acs-cam.org.uk/data/archive/2009/200901-article2.pdf
