Scenario
You have been assigned to the project manager of the project that will be covered in the Term Paper – Managing a Cybersecurity Project assignment (due in Week 10). Your superiors are leaning towards using a virtual/remote team for this work or even outsourcing the work to another firm. You have been asked to provide some research on the pros and cons of using virtual teams and outsourcing. You are hoping that your superiors will consider your option of an onsite team.
Write a 4-6 page paper in which you:
Evaluate the pros and cons of using a virtual team for the proposed project.
Evaluate the pros and cons of outsourcing work for the proposed project.
Evaluate the pros and cons of maintaining an onsite project for the proposed project.
Identify and analyze the major pitfalls and misconceptions inherited in your chosen approach of using an onsite team. Propose key actions that you, as a project manager, could take to mitigate the risks associated with the previously identified misconceptions.
Use at least four quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Propose a project management resource strategy that addresses considerations such as project constraints and team dynamics for a software development project.
Week 2 Assignment – Proposed Project Resources
Week 2 Assignment – Proposed Project Resources
Criteria Ratings Pts
Evaluate the pros and cons of using a virtual team for the proposed project. (20%)
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20 to >17.99 pts
Exemplary
Stated the pros and cons of using a virtual team for the proposed project, and provided explanation.
17.99 to >15.99 pts
Competent
Stated the pros and cons of using a virtual team for the proposed project, but did not provide explanation.
15.99 to >13.99 pts
Needs Improvement
Did not state relevant pros and cons of using a virtual team for the proposed project.
13.99 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Did not submit the pros and cons of using a virtual team for the proposed project.
/ 20 pts
Evaluate the pros and cons of outsourcing work for the proposed project. (20%)
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20 to >17.99 pts
Exemplary
Stated the pros and cons of outsourcing work for the proposed project and provided explanation.
17.99 to >15.99 pts
Competent
Stated the pros and cons of outsourcing work for the proposed project, but did not provide explanation.
15.99 to >13.99 pts
Needs Improvement
Did not state relevant pros and cons of outsourcing work for the proposed project.
13.99 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Did not submit the pros and cons of outsourcing work for the proposed project.
/ 20 pts
Evaluate the pros and cons of maintaining an onsite project for the proposed project. (20%)
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20 to >17.99 pts
Exemplary
Stated the pros and cons of maintaining an onsite project for the proposed project and provided explanation.
17.99 to >15.99 pts
Competent
Stated the pros and cons of maintaining an onsite project for the proposed project, but did not provide explanation.
15.99 to >13.99 pts
Needs Improvement
Did not state relevant pros and cons of maintaining an onsite project for the proposed project.
13.99 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Did not submit the pros and cons of maintaining an onsite project for the proposed project.
/ 20 pts
Identify and analyze the major pitfalls and misconceptions inherited in your chosen approach. Propose key actions that you, as a project manager, could take in order to mitigate the risks associated with the previously identified misconceptions. (25%)
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25 to >22.49 pts
Exemplary
Stated the major pitfalls and misconceptions inherited in your chosen approach. Proposed key actions that you, as a project manager, could take in order to mitigate the risks associated with the previously identified misconceptions.
22.49 to >19.99 pts
Competent
Stated the major pitfalls and misconceptions inherited in your chosen approach. Proposed only one key action that you, as a project manager, could take in order to mitigate the risks associated with the previously identified misconceptions.
19.99 to >17.49 pts
Needs Improvement
Stated the major pitfalls and misconceptions inherited in your chosen approach. Did not propose key actions that you, as a project manager, could take in order to mitigate the risks associated with the previously identified misconceptions.
17.49 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Did not submit the major pitfalls and misconceptions inherited in your chosen approach.
/ 25 pts
Use at least four quality resources in this assignment. (5%)
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5 to >4.49 pts
Exemplary
Met the required number of references; all references were peer-reviewed, academic references.
4.49 to >3.99 pts
Competent
Met the required number of references; some or all references were not peer-reviewed, academic references.
3.99 to >3.49 pts
Needs Improvement
Did not meet the required number of references; some or all references were not peer-reviewed, academic references.
3.49 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
No references provided.
/ 5 pts
Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. (10%)
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10 to >9 pts
Exemplary
Writing has very few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; few fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. 0–2 errors.
9 to >8 pts
Competent
Writing has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors that are distracting in a few places; few fragments, comma splices, and run-ons. 3–4 errors.
8 to >7 pts
Needs Improvement
Writing has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors that are distracting in some places. 5–6 errors present.
7 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Writing has spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, fragments, comma splices and run-ons that distract from the message. More than six errors present.
