Att leda projekt med myndigheter som kunder kan vara en utmaning, särskilt om kunden arbetar efter en annan projektledningsmetodik än den egna organisationen. Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka olika projektledningsmetoder och se hur de påverkar projektets utkomst. Närmare bestämt hur projekt påverkas när kund och leverantör arbetar på olika sätt med olika projektledningsmetoder. Samt att undersöka vilka svårigheter och möjligheter som kan uppstå när olika aktörer arbetar med olika projektmetoder. Studien undersöker även hur sådana diskrepanser kan hanteras, genom att identifiera gemensamma kritiska framgångsfaktorer i de olika projektledningsmetoderna. Dessa framgångsfaktorer kan ses som en rekommendation för att leda projekt på ett effektivare sätt. Tidigare forskning på området är begränsat, det finns många studier om olika projektledningsmetoder samt när och hur de bäst används. Det finns även många studier kring hybridvarianter gällande projektledningsmetodiker men dessa gäller när ett och samma företag blandar traditionell och agil projektledning. Därmed finns ett tydligt kunskapsgap som denna studie ämnar undersöka. Som tidigare nämnt är när kund och leverantör arbetar efter olika projektledningsmetoder i samma projekt och hur dessa projekt kan effektiviseras. En kvalitativ fallstudie genomfördes på ett företag i Sverige där semistrukturerade intervjuer genomfördes med fem projektledare för att kunna besvara studiens frågeställningar och uppfylla dess syfte. Frågorna som ställdes behandlade projektledningsområdet för att få en bra förståelse av området och få reda på kritiska framgångsfaktorer som kan bidra till att effektivisera projekt. Studiens undersökning resulterade i fem olika kritiska framgångsfaktorer som har inverkan på projekt och bör tas i beaktning vid att leda projekt på ett effektivt sätt. Framgångsfaktorerna togs fram genom en tematisk analys av intervjuerna som genomfördes med projektledarna på företaget. Dessa kritiska framgångsfaktorer är kommunikation, scope, människor, flexibilitet och planering. De kritiska framgångsfaktorerna bidrog med att uppfylla studiens syfte och frågeställningar men kan även användas som grund för att effektivisera projekt. / Managing projects with authorities as customers can be a challenge, especially if the customer works according to a different project management methodology than their own organization. The purpose of this study is to investigate different project management methodologies and see how they affect the outcome of the project. More specifically, how projects are affected when customer and supplier work in different ways with different project management methodologies. As well as investigating what difficulties and opportunities that can arise when different actors work with different project methods. The study also examines how such discrepancies can be managed, by identifying common critical success factors in the various project management methods. These success factors can be seen as a recommendation for managing projects more effectively. Previous research in the area is limited, there are many studies on different project management methodologies and when and how they are best used. There are also many studies on hybrid versions of project management methodologies, but these apply when the same company mixes traditional and agile project management. There is thus a clear knowledge gap that this study intends to investigate. As previously mentioned, is when the customer and supplier work according to different project management methodologies in the same project and how these projects can be made more efficient. A qualitative case study was conducted at a company in Sweden where semistructured interviews were conducted with five project managers to answer the study's questions and to fulfill its purpose. The questions asked dealt with the project management area in order to gain a good understanding of the area and find out critical success factors that can contribute to streamlining projects. The study's investigation resulted in five different critical success factors that have an impact on projects and should be taken into account when managing projects effectively. The success factors were developed through a thematic analysis of the interviews that were conducted with the project managers at the company. These critical success factors are communication, scope, people, flexibility and planning. The critical success factors contributed to answering the study's research questions and to fulfill its purpose but can also be used as a basis for streamlining projects.

This case study involved a safety and maintenance audit of Mercer University's intramural and recreational sports program. The purpose of the audit was to expose potentially hazardous conditions in the area of supervision, conduct of activities, facilities and equipment. A method of risk reduction in the form of a risk management strategy was implemented to control for potential injury producing conditions to participants. Regular safety inspections, the hiring and training of program supervisors, upgrading of facilities and equipment and a closer relationship between the intramural program and other campus departments were some of the remedial steps taken at Mercer to provide a relatively safe environment. / M.S.

This study investigated the use of systems development methodologies in Web-based application development in South Africa. Web-based systems differ from traditional information systems by integrating different media for knowledge representation and utilizing hypertext functionality. By doing this, Web-based systems not only support creation, integration, analysis, and distribution but also storage and transfer of knowledge of business transactions within a structured information system. There are numerous methodologies available to develop Web-based systems. In this study five of these methodologies were discussed. The methodologies include Web IS Development Methodology (WISOM), Internet Commerce Development Methodology (ICOM), Web Engineering, Extreme Programming and the Relationship Management Methodology (RMM). In this study a qualitative research approach was followed. Case studies were done on three different organizations in the South African marketplace. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection at each organization. The interviews were transcribed, and the data were analysed using content analysis and cross-case analysis. One of the main goals of this research was to determine "how" system development methodologies are used in practice to develop Web-based systems, and to what extent it is used. The research pointed out that those organizations who participated in this study in South Africa mainly use in-house developed methodologies to develop Web-based systems, and that these organizations adhere strictly to their methodology. The main reasons organizations choose to use methodologies are that methodologies aid in the delivery of a better quality Web-based system, and also act as a good project management mechanism within the organization. / Thesis (M.Com. (Computer Science))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007

A visão do produto sempre foi identificada como fator fundamental para o sucesso de projetos de desenvolvimento. O surgimento da abordagem denominada gerenciamento ágil de projetos, veio recuperar a importância do tema. Os autores da área propõem práticas e modelos para a criação e representação da visão do produto, e sugerem que defini-la seria uma forma de simplificar a etapa de iniciação. Ao analisá-los, percebe-se, porém, que são melhor adaptados ao desenvolvimento de software, não diferem significativamente da prática de GP tradicional e que os autores não consideraram o uso dos modelos de representação de produtos, presentes na literatura de gestão de desenvolvimento de produto, para concebê-los. O presente trabalho apresenta uma compilação dos modelos de representação existentes e, como objetivo principal, propõe um método para apoiar a criação e registro da visão do produto no gerenciamento ágil de projetos. Foram analisadas as áreas de gestão de projetos, planejamento estratégico, gerenciamento ágil de projetos, gestão de desenvolvimento de produtos e metodologia de projeto, de forma a considerar a contribuição da literatura de desenvolvimento de produtos. O pesquisador propôs um método, (procedimento) inicial, por meio da síntese da literatura, avaliou-o e aprimorou-o por meio de tentativas sucessivas de uso em exemplos teóricos. Uma vez estabelecido, procedeu-se a uma primeira verificação em caso de aplicação em laboratório, configurando-se como pesquisa de campo do tipo participante observador. Por fim, apresenta-se o resultado da aplicação do método, relatando sua viabilidade quando comparada a forma tradicional de declaração da visão. Essa demonstração indica que o método proposto conseguiu unir potencialidades dos modelos de representação pesquisados e que ainda abrange aspectos positivos como simplificação e desburocratização do processo. Apontam-se também necessidades de melhoria e temas para pesquisas futuras. / The product vision has always been considered as critical factor to product development projects. The emergence of the approach known as agile project management came to recover the importance of this subject. The authors from this field propose practices and models for creating an represent the product vision and suggest that this description would be a way to simplify the initiation phase. The analysis of the agile vision methods demonstrates that they are better suited to software development, do not differ significantly from the traditional practice of PM and the authors did not consider the use of models for representation of products, presented at the product develop management literature. The text presents a compilation of existing models of representation and, as main objective, it proposes a method to support the creation and registration of the product vision in the agile project management. We analyzed project management, strategic planning, agile project management, product development and design methodology fields in order to consider the contribution of literature from the product development. The proposed method (procedure) was developed by the literature synthesis and was improved by successive attempts, using theoretical examples and action research practices. The method was evaluated from a case study perspective, a first check, using an application in a laboratory case and the participant as observer research method. Finally, the document brings results from the method application, reporting its when compared to traditional way of the vision statement. The results indicates that the proposed method has potential of uniting models representation search and still covers the positive aspects as simplifying the process and diminished bureaucracy. It also highlights needs for improvement and issues for future research.

Submitted by Joana Azevedo (joanad@id.uff.br) on 2017-08-07T19:38:01Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissert Gabriela de Rezende Fernandez.pdf: 2719120 bytes, checksum: a4e0277e6395cc9a69efd0a7c1d17e90 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Biblioteca da Escola de Engenharia (bee@ndc.uff.br) on 2017-08-29T16:27:08Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissert Gabriela de Rezende Fernandez.pdf: 2719120 bytes, checksum: a4e0277e6395cc9a69efd0a7c1d17e90 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2017-08-29T16:27:08Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissert Gabriela de Rezende Fernandez.pdf: 2719120 bytes, checksum: a4e0277e6395cc9a69efd0a7c1d17e90 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-11-24 / O presente trabalho tem como objetivo definir diretrizes para a construção de uma metodologia de gerenciamento de projetos que tenha como foco a execução no ambiente de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento & Inovação Tecnológica, e que auxilie os pesquisadores na condução dos projetos pertencentes ao programa da Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa e Inovação Tecnológica (EMBRAPII). Para isso, foram selecionas 11 características do modelo de negócio da EMBRAPII que foram confrontadas com as características dos projetos de Pesquisa, Desenvolvimento e Inovação (PD&I) a fim de verificar o alinhamento do modelo de negócio da EMBRAPII com a natureza da PD&I. Paralelamente, foram analisadas as formas de gerenciamento de projetos padrão PMBOK® Guide, as metodologias de desenvolvimento de produto Scrum e Front End Loading (FEL) e a metodologia de gerenciamento de projetos PRINCE2™, com o objetivo de extrair elementos que poderão contribuir na construção da metodologia de gerenciamento de projetos das Instituições Científicas e Tecnológicas (ICTs) credenciadas na EMBRAPII. Para tanto, foi utilizada a experiência da investigante na construção e implantação da metodologia de gerenciamento de projetos no Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia. O presente estudo teve como resultado um conjunto de 11 diretrizes relacionadas às 11 características da EMBRAPII, que podem influenciar a metodologia em questão. / The goal of this study is to define guidelines to design a project management methodology that focuses on the execution of Research, Development & Innovation’s projects, and to assist researchers in conducting the projects included on the Brazilian’s National Program of Research and Technological Innovation, using EMBRAPII. With that objective in mind and in order to check the alignment with EMBRAPII´s business model, 11 EMBRAPII’s features were selected and compared with the characteristics of Research, Development and Innovation´s projects (RD & I). In parallel, the study also analyzed the world standard methodologies for project management such as the PMBOK® Guide, the product development methodologies Scrum, Front End Loading (FEL) and PRINCE2 ™, with the objective of selecting elements that may contribute to the construction of the project management methodology for Scientific and Technological Institutions (ICT's) accredited by EMBRAPII. Additionally, it was applied also the researcher experience in the construction and implementation of project management methodology at the National Institute of Technology. This study resulted in a set of 11 guidelines related to 11 characteristics of EMBRAPII, which can positively influence the methodology in question.

Thesis (M.Com. (Computer Science))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.

Problem statement: Virtual and distributed projects are now fast replacing collocated projects as they bring up more skills needed for projects. There are various problems that have been encountered while working on virtual and distributed projects which include lack of face-to-face communication, different geographical locations and culture. Project management, through the use of project management methodologies, is becoming more crucial to ensure the problems are removed or minimized. The aim of this study is to look at the use and effectiveness of project management methodologies in virtual and distributed projects. Research method: The positivistic research paradigm was used in this study since it allowed the researcher to quantify and analyse the data received from the survey. As part of the positivistic research a survey was conducted for the research method while a questionnaire was used for data collection purposes. The collected data was then tested and analysed using the quantitative data analysis which included descriptive statistics, t-tests, factor analysis, KMO and Bartlett’s test, Cronbach’s alpha test, spearman’s rho, Levene’s test for equality of variance and non-parametric correlations. Main findings: While companies apply different project management methodologies to virtual and distributed projects, it is other factors (which include lack of face-to-face communication, different geographical locations and different cultures) which influence the use and effectiveness of the project management methodologies as well as the success of the virtual and distributed projects. In some cases it is how the project management methodology is used as some only apply certain parts of it while others report not having enough time to apply the project management methodology. Principal conclusion: Project management methodologies are useful and effective in virtual and distributed projects when they are effectively applied and followed. Issues caused by lack of face to face communication, different geographical areas and different cultures also have to be addressed as they influence the results on the virtual and distributed projects’ success. This is further discussed in this study and proposed solutions are given to the issues caused when using project management methodologies in virtual and distributed projects. / MSc (Computer Science), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014

Problem statement: Virtual and distributed projects are now fast replacing collocated projects as they bring up more skills needed for projects. There are various problems that have been encountered while working on virtual and distributed projects which include lack of face-to-face communication, different geographical locations and culture. Project management, through the use of project management methodologies, is becoming more crucial to ensure the problems are removed or minimized. The aim of this study is to look at the use and effectiveness of project management methodologies in virtual and distributed projects. Research method: The positivistic research paradigm was used in this study since it allowed the researcher to quantify and analyse the data received from the survey. As part of the positivistic research a survey was conducted for the research method while a questionnaire was used for data collection purposes. The collected data was then tested and analysed using the quantitative data analysis which included descriptive statistics, t-tests, factor analysis, KMO and Bartlett’s test, Cronbach’s alpha test, spearman’s rho, Levene’s test for equality of variance and non-parametric correlations. Main findings: While companies apply different project management methodologies to virtual and distributed projects, it is other factors (which include lack of face-to-face communication, different geographical locations and different cultures) which influence the use and effectiveness of the project management methodologies as well as the success of the virtual and distributed projects. In some cases it is how the project management methodology is used as some only apply certain parts of it while others report not having enough time to apply the project management methodology. Principal conclusion: Project management methodologies are useful and effective in virtual and distributed projects when they are effectively applied and followed. Issues caused by lack of face to face communication, different geographical areas and different cultures also have to be addressed as they influence the results on the virtual and distributed projects’ success. This is further discussed in this study and proposed solutions are given to the issues caused when using project management methodologies in virtual and distributed projects. / MSc (Computer Science), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014

This study investigated the use of systems development methodologies in Web-based application development in South Africa. Web-based systems differ from traditional information systems by integrating different media for knowledge representation and utilizing hypertext functionality. By doing this, Web-based systems not only support creation, integration, analysis, and distribution but also storage and transfer of knowledge of business transactions within a structured information system. There are numerous methodologies available to develop Web-based systems. In this study five of these methodologies were discussed. The methodologies include Web IS Development Methodology (WISOM), Internet Commerce Development Methodology (ICOM), Web Engineering, Extreme Programming and the Relationship Management Methodology (RMM). In this study a qualitative research approach was followed. Case studies were done on three different organizations in the South African marketplace. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection at each organization. The interviews were transcribed, and the data were analysed using content analysis and cross-case analysis. One of the main goals of this research was to determine "how" system development methodologies are used in practice to develop Web-based systems, and to what extent it is used. The research pointed out that those organizations who participated in this study in South Africa mainly use in-house developed methodologies to develop Web-based systems, and that these organizations adhere strictly to their methodology. The main reasons organizations choose to use methodologies are that methodologies aid in the delivery of a better quality Web-based system, and also act as a good project management mechanism within the organization. / Thesis (M.Com. (Computer Science))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007

Submitted by Rafael Munk (rafamunk@hotmail.com) on 2016-03-23T16:51:54Z No. of bitstreams: 1 RafaelMunk_dissertacao - ENTREGA.pdf: 2011366 bytes, checksum: fb33c10d7dedc7500b1f95bb5fc9204b (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Janete de Oliveira Feitosa (janete.feitosa@fgv.br) on 2016-03-28T17:05:52Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 RafaelMunk_dissertacao - ENTREGA.pdf: 2011366 bytes, checksum: fb33c10d7dedc7500b1f95bb5fc9204b (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Maria Almeida (maria.socorro@fgv.br) on 2016-03-30T19:23:51Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 RafaelMunk_dissertacao - ENTREGA.pdf: 2011366 bytes, checksum: fb33c10d7dedc7500b1f95bb5fc9204b (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-03-30T19:24:07Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 RafaelMunk_dissertacao - ENTREGA.pdf: 2011366 bytes, checksum: fb33c10d7dedc7500b1f95bb5fc9204b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-12-21 / This thesis aims to evaluate the attractiveness to the small Brazilian investor, from a financial point of view, of a new form of investment, based on characteristics of the Brazilian crowdfunding model and of traditional investment tools, to be called crowdinvesting. Supported by the detailed understanding of the existing crowdfunding model in the country and the identification and mapping of the characteristics of traditional investment instruments, this study seeks to define how the new form of investment would work and examine whether, in comparison with traditional tools, in terms of risk and return, the crowdinvesting model would be competitive in the Brazilian market. / Os projetos são frequentemente utilizados como um meio de direta ou indiretamente alcançar os objetivos do plano estratégico de uma organização e está em curso um movimento de valorização desta prática. Esta valorização da gestão por projeto é perceptível no crescente número de instituições preocupadas em disseminar a disciplina de gerenciamento de projetos, no movimento por parte dos executivos em promover a profissão do gerente de projetos e no volume de investimento financeiro dedicado a esta prática. A atual confiança neste modelo de gestão traz consigo uma alta expectativa quanto a seus resultados, que, por sua vez, exigem uma metodologia de gestão eficiente. Uma das maiores empresas brasileira é reconhecida mundialmente pela excelência em sua implantação de projetos de grande a porte financeiro. Por trás deste sucesso está uma sistemática desenvolvida internamente para a gestão de projetos. Tendo em vista a inexistência de uma instituição brasileira de práticas de projeto, qual será a aderência da sistemática da empresa a prática internacional de gestão de projetos? Este estudo de caso busca apontar os principais pontos de aderência e a dissonância entre a sistemática proposta pela empresa e a metodologia de gestão de projetos do Project Management Institute, o PMBOK.