Answer to Question #187702 in Management for Asisipho Magwentsh

Question

Critically analyse the above case study and construct an argument around why you believe the 

project had failed. In your discussion explain which elements of good project management were 

absent and how this affected the outcome of the project.

Answer 1

Here are just some of the most common causes of project failure:

• Poorly defined project scope.
• Inadequate risk management.
• Failure to identify key assumptions.
• Project managers who lack experience and training.
• No use of formal methods and strategies.
• Lack of effective communication at all levels.