There are two parts to this homework assignment, a PEST analysis and a SWOT analysis. Both of these assignments will be added as appendices to your capstone project.

PEST Analysis
For this part of the assignment you will need to go to the . Using the organization that you are going to do your capstone project on, complete and upload the PEST analysis into the dropbox for  unit 2.  Each section in the PEST template has over 10 factors. Choose ONLY FOUR factors from each list for inclusion in your PEST (so 16 factors total- four from each category), and be sure to explain why you chose these factors.

SWOT Analysis
For this part of the assignment you will need to go to the .

Assignment

Chapters 1 & 2

Some textbooks and training on project management begin by explaining the specifics of project management, its processes, and the benefits. They then get into the mechanics of using project management software, the reporting structure, and reporting outcomes. While this is certainly one way to address this topic, in Chapters 1 and 2 of our textbook, Kerzner emphasized that understanding project management is not solely about using the right widgets or taking the right steps. Instead, project management is a holistic approach of using best practices for the success and survivability of an organization. All employees are actually project managers to some degree and are expected to make business as well as project decisions (Kerzner, 2014, p. 14). 

Every organization is unique and while project management offers tools and processes based on past successes and best practices, defining success is an individual process base

Exercise Assignment #2

1. Identify an example of a company that competes on one of the competitive priorities discussed in the chapter (e.g. consider companies you have read about, that are in this book; it could even be a company you shopped at on your way home or have worked at).
2. What is the companys product? What is the companys competitive priority?
3. Identify specific aspects of the companys supply chain that enable the company to compete in this way (e.g. vertical integration or special relationship with suppliers or specialized technology).
4. Zara is discussed in the Chapter opener. What is Zaras competitive priority? Give examples of how Zara ensures this strategy. Do you think this strategy will continue to be effective in the future? Why or why not?

Tip: It is okay to make assumptions about a company. As long as you are able to justify your decision base

 In your own words, explain what the following terms mean to you as they apply to information security and safe computing: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Why are these factors so important to businesses?  The response should be around 400 words and follow APA format.

The use of case study analysis gives you an opportunity to see project management in action. Case study analysis takes abstract methodologies and puts them into practice. In this assignment, you will analyze the case study that will be used for your final project: a program performance report.

Before you begin your case study analysis, review the Final Project Guidelines and Rubric to gain an understanding of what is expected of you as you work toward your final goal in this course. Post any questions you have to the General Questions discussion topic.

Then, read the case study . You will be working with this case study throughout the course, so take the time to familiarize yourself with it. Focus on the important facts and key issues. Use the following guiding questions to focus your reading and assist in writing your overview:

• What is/are the defining objective(s) identified in the case study?
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