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What is the primary goal of many organisations?
What is the primary goal of many organisations?
What is the importance of project managers understanding their organisation's mission and strategy?
What is the importance of project managers understanding their organisation's mission and strategy?
What is the purpose of project selection methods?
What is the purpose of project selection methods?
Why is it vital for project managers to think and act strategically?
Why is it vital for project managers to think and act strategically?
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What do project managers need to exhibit to senior management?
What do project managers need to exhibit to senior management?
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What is covered in this unit?
What is covered in this unit?
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What happens when projects and programmes become misaligned to the business strategy?
What happens when projects and programmes become misaligned to the business strategy?
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Why do project managers tend to make serious mistakes when they have no understanding of the role of projects in accomplishing the strategy of their organisation?
Why do project managers tend to make serious mistakes when they have no understanding of the role of projects in accomplishing the strategy of their organisation?
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What is the main reason why strategies are not realised in organisations?
What is the main reason why strategies are not realised in organisations?
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What happens when employees do not understand the organisational strategy?
What happens when employees do not understand the organisational strategy?
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What is the main purpose of the Balanced Scorecard strategic management system?
What is the main purpose of the Balanced Scorecard strategic management system?
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Why do companies pour good money after bad when implementing a strategy?
Why do companies pour good money after bad when implementing a strategy?
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What is the main reason why multiyear results rarely meet projections?
What is the main reason why multiyear results rarely meet projections?
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What is the main advantage of aligning projects to overall strategy?
What is the main advantage of aligning projects to overall strategy?
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What is the main consequence of not determining a connection to execution when designing and communicating strategy?
What is the main consequence of not determining a connection to execution when designing and communicating strategy?
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What is the main role of a feedback loop in a truly balanced organisation?
What is the main role of a feedback loop in a truly balanced organisation?
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What is a common issue with strategy proposals in many companies?
What is a common issue with strategy proposals in many companies?
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What is operational effectiveness, according to Porter (1996)?
What is operational effectiveness, according to Porter (1996)?
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What should companies do to prioritize projects effectively?
What should companies do to prioritize projects effectively?
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What is the purpose of sensitivity analysis?
What is the purpose of sensitivity analysis?
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What type of models use numbers as inputs for decision-making?
What type of models use numbers as inputs for decision-making?
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Why should companies focus on developing and maintaining core competencies?
Why should companies focus on developing and maintaining core competencies?
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What is the benefit of aligning selected projects to strategy and organisational needs?
What is the benefit of aligning selected projects to strategy and organisational needs?
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Why is it important to distinguish between operational effectiveness and strategy?
Why is it important to distinguish between operational effectiveness and strategy?
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What should be considered beyond direct financial return when selecting projects?
What should be considered beyond direct financial return when selecting projects?
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What is the goal of project selection?
What is the goal of project selection?
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What is the main purpose of a balanced scorecard approach?
What is the main purpose of a balanced scorecard approach?
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What type of estimation technique uses historical project data?
What type of estimation technique uses historical project data?
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What is the primary purpose of a checklist model?
What is the primary purpose of a checklist model?
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What is the output of a multi-weighted scoring model?
What is the output of a multi-weighted scoring model?
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What is the main purpose of numeric models in project selection?
What is the main purpose of numeric models in project selection?
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What is the term for a formal document submitted to the change control board?
What is the term for a formal document submitted to the change control board?
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What is the main benefit of using a weighted scoring model?
What is the main benefit of using a weighted scoring model?
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What is the main advantage of using a balanced scorecard approach?
What is the main advantage of using a balanced scorecard approach?
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What is the term for the process of evaluating project proposals using multiple criteria?
What is the term for the process of evaluating project proposals using multiple criteria?
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What is the main disadvantage of analogous estimation?
What is the main disadvantage of analogous estimation?
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What is the ROI of the house flipper's project?
What is the ROI of the house flipper's project?
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What is the key to project selection according to the text?
What is the key to project selection according to the text?
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What is the primary purpose of a scoring model in project selection?
What is the primary purpose of a scoring model in project selection?
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What is the purpose of considering the organisational strategy in project selection?
What is the purpose of considering the organisational strategy in project selection?
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What is the purpose of calculating the NPV of a project?
What is the purpose of calculating the NPV of a project?
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What is the benefit of selecting projects that align with the organisational strategy?
What is the benefit of selecting projects that align with the organisational strategy?
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What does the payback model measure?
What does the payback model measure?
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Which of the following is an advantage of the payback analysis?
Which of the following is an advantage of the payback analysis?
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What is the payback period for Project A, which has an initial investment of R700,000 and projected cash inflows of R225,000 for 5 years?
What is the payback period for Project A, which has an initial investment of R700,000 and projected cash inflows of R225,000 for 5 years?
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What is the main disadvantage of the payback analysis?
What is the main disadvantage of the payback analysis?
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A company is considering two projects, Project A and Project B. Project A has a payback period of 3.1 years, and Project B has a payback period of 3.6 years. Which project should the company choose from a cash flow standpoint?
A company is considering two projects, Project A and Project B. Project A has a payback period of 3.1 years, and Project B has a payback period of 3.6 years. Which project should the company choose from a cash flow standpoint?
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What is the formula to calculate the payback period for an uneven cash flow?
What is the formula to calculate the payback period for an uneven cash flow?
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What is the payback period for the investment with an initial investment of R200,000 and cash inflows of R70,000, R60,000, R55,000, R40,000, R30,000, and R25,000 over 6 years?
What is the payback period for the investment with an initial investment of R200,000 and cash inflows of R70,000, R60,000, R55,000, R40,000, R30,000, and R25,000 over 6 years?
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Which of the following is a limitation of the payback analysis?
Which of the following is a limitation of the payback analysis?
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A company is considering two projects, Project A and Project B. Project A has an initial investment of R150,000 and an annual net cash flow of R40,000. Project B has an initial investment of R200,000 and an annual net cash flow of R50,000. Which project should the company choose from a cash flow standpoint?
A company is considering two projects, Project A and Project B. Project A has an initial investment of R150,000 and an annual net cash flow of R40,000. Project B has an initial investment of R200,000 and an annual net cash flow of R50,000. Which project should the company choose from a cash flow standpoint?
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What is the main advantage of using the payback period method for project selection?
What is the main advantage of using the payback period method for project selection?
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What is the primary consideration when deciding whether to accept a project based on its Net Present Value (NPV)?
What is the primary consideration when deciding whether to accept a project based on its Net Present Value (NPV)?
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What is the formula for calculating the Discount Factor?
What is the formula for calculating the Discount Factor?
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What is the purpose of calculating the Net Present Value (NPV) of a project?
What is the purpose of calculating the Net Present Value (NPV) of a project?
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What is the Return on Investment (ROI) of an investment that costs R500 and is worth R550 the following year?
What is the Return on Investment (ROI) of an investment that costs R500 and is worth R550 the following year?
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What is the required rate of return for a project in Practical Application 2?
What is the required rate of return for a project in Practical Application 2?
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What is the initial investment for the project in Practical Application 2?
What is the initial investment for the project in Practical Application 2?
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What is the Net Present Value (NPV) of a project that has a total Present Value of R114,142 and an initial investment of R100,000?
What is the Net Present Value (NPV) of a project that has a total Present Value of R114,142 and an initial investment of R100,000?
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What is the purpose of calculating the Present Value (PV) of future cash flows?
What is the purpose of calculating the Present Value (PV) of future cash flows?
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What is the Net Flow of a project with an inflow of R20,000 and an outflow of R0?
What is the Net Flow of a project with an inflow of R20,000 and an outflow of R0?
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What is the purpose of using a Discount Factor in calculating the Net Present Value (NPV) of a project?
What is the purpose of using a Discount Factor in calculating the Net Present Value (NPV) of a project?
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Study Notes
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Organisational Strategy and Projects
- The fundamental objective of many organisations is to make a profit, and projects are used to convert strategy into new products, services, and processes.
- Project managers must understand their organisation's mission and strategy to make informed decisions and adjustments.
- Project managers should be able to demonstrate how their projects contribute to the firm's overall strategy.
Importance of Aligning Projects to Overall Strategy
- It is important to align projects to overall strategy to ensure that resources are focused on achieving the organisation's goals.
- If projects are not aligned to strategy, they may not be focused on achieving the organisation's goals.
- Aligning projects to strategy helps to ensure that the organisation is working towards a common goal.
Project Selection
- Projects cannot be selected based on intuition or popularity; a selection process must be carried out to determine which projects to pursue.
- The selection process involves evaluating projects against a set of criteria, gathering data and information, and evaluating each project against the criteria.
Project Selection Models
- There are two types of project selection models: numeric and non-numeric models.
- Numeric models use numbers as inputs for the decision process involved in selecting projects.
- Non-numeric models do not employ figures as decision inputs, relying instead on other data.
Non-Numeric Models
- Focus on Strategy and Organisational Needs: selects projects that align with the organisation's strategy and needs.
- Implementing a Balanced Scorecard: uses a methodology to select and manage projects that align with business strategy.
- Checklist Model: uses a list of criteria to evaluate projects and select the best option.
- Multi-Weighted Scoring Model: uses several weighted selection criteria to evaluate project proposals.
Numeric Models
- Payback Analysis: measures the time it will take to recoup the project's initial investment.
- Net Present Value (NPV) Analysis: calculates the expected net value by discounting all expected future cash inflows and outflows to the present time.
Payback Analysis
- Measures the time it will take to recoup the project's initial investment.
- Shorter paybacks are more desirable.
- Emphasises cash flow, a key factor in business.
- Disadvantages include ignoring the time value of money, assuming cash flows for the investment period, and not considering profitability.
Net Present Value (NPV) Analysis
- Calculates the expected net value by discounting all expected future cash inflows and outflows to the present time.
- If the NPV is greater than or equal to zero, accept the project; if the NPV is less than zero, reject the project.
- Accept projects with higher NPV's than lower NPV's if all other factors are equal.### Return on Investment (ROI)
- ROI is the rate of return on an investment, expressed as a percentage
- Calculated by subtracting project costs from benefits and dividing by costs
- ROI is always represented as a percentage
- Projects with higher ROI are selected after considering other economic factors
Calculating ROI
- Step 1: Calculate average annual profit
- Step 2: ROI = (Average annual profit / Original investment) x 100
- Example: ROI = (R550 - R500) / R500 x 100 = 10%
Example: Investment in a New Machine
- Company investing R12 million in a new machine
- Expected savings: Year 1 - R5 million, Year 2 - R7 million, Year 3 - R6 million
- ROI is calculated considering these savings and the initial investment
Project Selection Methods
- Scoring model: lists relevant criteria, weighs them according to importance and priority, and adds weighted values
- Project with the highest score is chosen
- Organizational strategy is a major factor in project selection methods
Importance of Linking Projects to Organizational Strategy
- Projects should have a clear link to organizational strategy
- This ensures alignment with company goals and objectives
Net Present Value (NPV) Calculation
- NPV calculates the present value of future cash inflows
- Example: Nondumiso (pty) Ltd investing R10,00,000 with expected cash inflows over 5 years
- NPV calculation involves discounting the cash inflows using a discount rate (e.g., 9%)
Project Evaluation
- Graphic design company evaluating two project proposals with 5-year lives
- Project A promises R350, R800, R900, R750, and R200 in each year
- Project B promises R2180, R100, R100, R40, and R300 in each year
- NPV calculation is used to evaluate and compare the projects
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Learn about the importance of project management in achieving business objectives and improving profitability. Understand how organisations select and implement projects to support their business strategies.