Na sociedade do conhecimento, condições que promovem a criatividade no ensino superior e no mercado de trabalho constituem-se tema de atenção crescente nos diversos campos de saber. Desta forma, o objetivo deste estudo é conhecer e compreender o desenvolvimento do potencial criativo de alunos de graduação de engenharia com base em planejamento de projetos com um jogo computacional. A investigação é uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, com enfoque qualitativo do tipo teoria fundamentada, envolvendo ativamente a participação de alunos de graduação de engenharia, a partir do procedimento de pesquisa-ação. Para atingir o objetivo proposto, foi desenvolvido o protótipo de um jogo computacional interativo para o domínio de planejamento de projetos, aplicando diretrizes de um processo criativo. A realização da pesquisa-ação integrou 4 ciclos com etapas dinâmicas, envolvendo 84 alunos de 3 turmas dos cursos de engenharia de produção e engenharia da computação de uma instituição de ensino superior privada. Como principais resultados observou-se a evolução e consistência dos planos de projetos elaborados, destacando algumas características do processo e da pessoa criativa, como a fluência, flexibilidade, originalidade, elaboração e emoção. Também foi evidenciado que a mediação e interação entre os atores envolvidos na elaboração e validação dos planos de projetos foi um fator importante para assegurar a motivação e persistência dos alunos durante o processo de elaboração dos seus planos de projetos. Conclui-se, portanto, que a promoção do potencial criativo de alunos de engenharia com base em planejamento de projetos com o jogo computacional proposto estimula habilidades criativas essenciais para novas soluções de engenharia. / In the knowledge society, conditions that promote creativity in higher education programs and in the job market are gaining more and more attention from several fields. For this reason, the objective of this study is to learn about and understand the development of the creative potential of undergraduate engineering students based on project planning with a computational game. This study is composed of exploratory and descriptive research with a theory-based qualitative approach, involving the active participation of undergraduate engineering students in actionresearch procedures. In order to achieve our objectives, the prototype of an interactive computer game, designed for project planning, was created applying the creative-process guidelines. The action research was carried out in 4 cycles with dynamic stages and involved 84 college students, who belonged to 3 different groups from production engineering and computer engineering courses of a private institution. The main results observed were the evolution and consistency of the project plans created, which highlighted characteristics of the process and the creative person, such as fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration and emotion. Also, the mediation and interaction between the subjects involved in the elaboration and validation of the project plans were proven to be important factors to assure students\' motivation and persistence during the elaboration process of their project plans. In conclusion, promoting the creative potential of engineering students based on project planning with the proposed computational game does stimulate the creative skills which are essential for new engineering solutions.

Due to the increasing relevance conferred to a digital based approach to sales, moreorganizations are looking for a profitable way to exploit the value of the information they are able to collect during Digital Marketing campaign projects. These data are called Web analytics and are generated at the passage of the user on the Web page. Despite the value entailed by this information, previous academic literature points out the lack of a structured approach to Web analytics and rarely the subject was observed in connection with Project Management.The purpose of our study is therefore to bridge the existinggap, by aiming to assess how a structured approach to Web analytics could enhance the planning phase of a project. The focus on the planning phase is due to the critical relevance attributedto it. About this, researchers want to answer the following research question:Project planning in digital marketing campaigns: which is the role of a structured use of Web analytics?Given the exploratory nature of the study, guided by a positivist stand point and considered time and space constraints, a qualitative approach to the research was selected as the most suitable. The literature reviewperformed in the secondchapter allowed the authors to drawa conceptual framework, showing the connections between the research areas involved. At the end of the chapter a model of use of Web analytics, built from previous researchers, is presented. This last one lacks of an explicit connection with thesubject of Project Management, which we will develop along the thesis work. Empirical data was gathered through semi-structured interviews that involved with managers from a digital marketing company and consultants dealingwith Web analytics, working in two different companies.Research findings indicate therole of Web analytics to beextremely important while planning a Digital Marketing campaign project, but also revealed their use and relevance along other project phases. Also, the role of Web analytics historical data emerged during the interview process and is widely commented in the conclusive chapters.Interviewees provided coherent answers that we grouped in four main clusters and analyzed: structured use of Web analytics, project phases in marketing campaigns, use of Web analytics in the planning phase of a project and contextualization.Results reveal interesting implications both at a managerial level and for future academic research. Indeed, a new model that connects a structured use of Web analytics with the planning phase of a project is presented, including the role of historicaldata. Suggestions are provided to managers in terms of possible investments, while in case of academics we recommended other ways to test the validity of the study.

Healthcare is continuously changing through means of project work. Small projects in healthcare settings are of particular interest since they are usually not adequately supported by the health institution, and present many challenges of their own. However, collective successful completion of small projects has the potential to significantly impact and improve health service delivery. This thesis examined the common and successful project management practices in small projects in Canadian hospital settings to acquire new knowledge on this understudied kind of project and propose basic project management practice guidelines for future small projects conducted within these settings. Data collection was conducted in two hospitals in the form of 23 semi-structured interviews with five interprofessional project teams composed of 4-10 healthcare professionals. Each project was considered as the unit of analysis. Qualitative within-case and cross-case inferential processes were applied and a consolidated list of 43 project management practices deemed important by the majority of participants from all cases was revealed and could serve as basic project management practice guidelines for future small projects conducted in hospitals. Findings also shed light on the beneficial value of adapting principles of project management to small projects in hospital settings. Given the bottom-up nature of small projects, results suggest it is of significant importance to clearly define and understand the small project, as well as perform a thorough stakeholder analysis to be able to gain the right approvals. Insufficient time dedicated to small project management governed these shortcomings, thus team members need to regularly allot time to managing their small project. Lastly, the presence of a team leader was a significant factor influencing continuous project execution. Future studies should take into consideration allied disciplines’ contributions such as organizational behaviour to help explain the interplay between group dynamics and small project outcome.

A large number of different methods in the field of estimation of IS/IT projects have been developed in past years. Those methods should be used with regard to several factors. The choice and the application of an estimation method should take into consideration the current phase of each project and the wide variety of external factors, whose composition and intensity are very diverse and individual. The accuracy of the estimation considerably influences the success of the whole project. Therefore it is crucial to pay special attention to the mentioned phenomenon. The aim of this diploma thesis is to provide a comprehensive overview of the issue of the estimation of large projects for fixed price. The objective is particularly fulfilled by the provided overview and definitions of the chosen methods, the list of the most common mistakes and the interpretation of the results of an analysis concerning the portfolio of projects that were realised in an international company. The expected outcome of the diploma thesis is represented by the definition of the procedurally correct and comprehensive description of the creation of the price for a project with the fixed extent of work, which can be guaranteed with a reasonable rate of risk by a supplier. Another outcome of the thesis is the interpreted outputs of the analysis concerning the portfolio of projects realised by the international supplier of IS/IT products and services, which can be exploited for more effective estimations and project portfolio management.

The endeavor for optimization and development in the construction industry is warranted where new solutions are highly sought for. The importance of communication and efficiency in a project planning phase is of highest importance. The objective of this study is to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of a parameter-driven modeling method, by using a Grasshopper software. To explore the possibilities of the software, a script will be created. The script will contain a parallel framework also known as Warren’s framework. In this study, a survey is sent for applicable practitioners in the construction industry where the purpose is to receive information about the industry's opinion about the subject. A parameter-driven modeling method refers to software such as Grasshopper and Dynamo. The software is node-based unlike traditional modeling methods based on manual line drawing. There is no fixed geometry in a parameter-driven modeling software. Therefore, in order to illustrate models, different visualization platforms like Rhino are needed. A considerable amount of time has been spent creating a script in Grasshopper where a user with limited experience will naturally face complications among the way. Many of the survey participants considered that the main con of parametric modeling is the amount of time allocated to creating a script. Thought when the script is completed, changing parameters to influence the model outcome is uncomplicated. Additionally, there is potential regarding time efficiency since the software eliminates all need to perform repetitive tasks. Parametric modeling is a flexible form of work where changes later in a stage are always available.

<p>The United States presents the appropriate conditions for a wider adoption of offsite construction (OSC): steady growth in the construction industry, high construction wages, shortage of labors, and demand for housing – especially multifamily housing. The multifamily housing market is overheated, but many design and construction companies are still struggling to stay strong in this market, marked by tight profit margins, high competitiveness and inefficiencies. OSC presents itself as a solution to help design and construction companies to become more efficient and resilient to potential market crises. However, the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is hesitant to move to higher levels of OSC adoption, mainly because stakeholders, including owners, developers, designers, and construction companies, are not aware of the potential benefits resulting from OSC and are not prepared to promote the changes necessary for the successful adoption of OSC or for the engagement in modular construction, which would represent an important move towards industrialized construction. This study focused on how to implement strategic changes in design and construction companies, particularly small and medium-size enterprises, interested in successfully using OSC in multifamily housing projects, considering the need for more affordable and sustainable multifamily housing in the United States. Using mixed methods, the study involved five phases of data collection and data analysis and had the contribution of professionals from the AEC industry. Focusing only on the AEC industry of the United States, the researcher first identified the main factors affecting the use of OSC in multifamily projects, as well as the most important changes that design and construction companies need to adopt for the successful use of OSC in multifamily projects. The factors and the changes helped to structure and shape the scope of the principles, which were later consolidated and validated through research with professionals from design and construction companies. The final set of eight principles was divided into four topics: (1) strategy and business model, (2) people, organization, and culture, (3) technology, materials, and tools, and (4) processes and operations. In addition to helping to shape more efficient and resilient construction companies, the application of the proposed principles contributes to building more affordable and sustainable housing in the United States.</p>

This thesis suggests a business plan for further progress of an existing company. It is looking at opportunities in already operating branch. It is trying to suggest a project which would lead to better profitability, expanditure and stabilizing of current market share and also strengthen the company name. The thesis is based on preconditions of the company which is experienced in its branch and for a long time has been defending its position on the market. The aim of my thesis therefore is, on the base of an analysis, to propose such a project, where previous results and expreiences are going to be used, to make competitiveness and further progress of the company better.

This diploma thesis describes a proposal for establishment of a new department in the company ABC Ltd. The proposal was created in the Microsoft Project 2010. In the creation of this proposal were used the methods and process of project management. Intended division will be selling ICT equipment and as a major distribution channel will be using a web shop situated on the current websites. A part of the project will be the creation of new warehouse. The investor will be using this proposal as a guideline for the project realization.

This master’s thesis is focused on the design and implementation of a project which defines a custom monitoring system for needs of a specific company. The design addresses the integration, innovation and simplification of selected company processes based on chosen procedures and analyses from the project management methodology. These processes belong to a single integrated system to save expenses connected with their monitoring and execution.

l presente trabajo de investigación contempla el desarrollo de los grupos de procesos de iniciación y planificación para el proyecto “Cambio de Core voz en Operador Perú 1” tomando como referencia la guía del PMBOK® 5ta edición. Además, sustenta el caso de negocio que justifica el proyecto, así como el alineamiento a los objetivos organizacionales de la empresa de telecomunicaciones InnovaTech S.A.C, empresa ejecutora del proyecto. El proyecto pertenece a la especialidad de ingeniería de red core móvil y trata sobre el cambio de la infraestructura de la central voz del cliente Operador Perú 1. El proyecto se divide en las etapas de: Dirección de proyecto, survey, instalación, integración, configuración, ATP, migración. Además, se ejecutarán en cuatro sedes del cliente Operador Perú 1: La victoria, San Juan de Miraflores, Callao, Villa el salvador. Por otro lado, el presupuesto planificado para el proyecto es de 1.2 millones de dólares y tiempo estimado de 16 meses. Finalmente, se concluye a partir de la intersección del conjunto de buenas prácticas referidas del PMBOK® 5ta edición y los procesos característicos que requiere el proyecto en la especialidad de ingeniería de red móvil core, que a lo largo del trabajo de investigación se ha desarrollado. / This research work contemplates the development of the initiation and planning process groups for the project “Change of Core Voice in Operator Peru 1” taking as reference the PMBOK® 5th edition guide. In addition, it supports the business case that justifies the project, as well as the alignment with the organizational objectives of the telecommunications company InnovaTech S.A.C, project executing company. The project belongs to the mobile core network engineering specialty and deals with the change of voice core of the customer Operator Peru 1. The project is divided into the following stages: project management, survey, installation, integration, configuration, ATP, migration. In addition, they will be executed at four locations of the Operator Peru 1 client: La Victoria, San Juan de Miraflores, Callao, Villa el Salvador. On the other hand, the planned budget for the project is 1.2 million dollars and an estimated time of 16 months. Finally, it is concluded from the intersection of the set of good practices referred to in the PMBOK® 5th edition and the characteristic processes required by the nature of the project in the core mobile network engineering specialty, which throughout the research work has been developed. / Trabajo de investigación