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Managing a Project on the environmental impact of digital transformation
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Unit Number and Title
Unit 6: Managing a Successful Computing Project
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2021/20222018
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Assignment Title
Managing a Project on the environmental impact of digital transformation.
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Submission Format:
The submission should be in the form of an individual report written in a concise, formal business style
using single spacing (refer to the assignment guidelines for more details). You are required to make use
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and referenced using Harvard referencing system. Please provide in-text citation and a list of references
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Unit Learning Outcomes:
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LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme.
LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge to
support the project.
LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful
conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis.
LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its usefulness to support sustainable
organizational performance.
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Assignment Brief and Guidance:
Research Theme: The environmental impact of digital transformation Research
Topic: The impact of digital endpoint devices and ways to reduce environmental damage.
“The amount of data created and stored globally is expected to reach 175 Zettabytes by 2025, a six-fold
increase from 2018. This will demand additional hardware and power consumption, which; in turn, will
increase the environmental impact of the digital sector and there is already increasing attention on the
environmental footprint of ICT equipment and services as they become more widespread in all aspects of
human life. It is the responsibility of everyone to take action in addressing the challenges of climate
change, as professionals we must also seek ways that the digital sector can play its part. While digital
technologies are one of the sectors that have achieved greater efficiency; achieving about 100 times more
computation power from the same amount of energy per decade, it remains unsustainable. The sector
must continue to seek ways in which it can continue to support and drive innovation while addressing the
global climate emergency for a greener and fairer future.”.(Pearson, 2022)You are expected to carry out
small-scale research in order to explore the impact of digital endpoint devices and ways to reduce
environmental damage, from the standpoint of a computing professional. The research that you carry out
can be based on an organization that you have access to gather sufficient information to investigate the
environmental impact of digital transformation.
The report should include,
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A comprehensive project management plan
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Evaluation of data collection methods and data analysis tools and/or techniques should be provided
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Appropriate recommendations should be provided
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Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its usefulness to support sustainable
organisational performance
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TASK – 01
1.1 Define the scope of the project and devise aims and objectives of the project that you are going to
carry out. You also should include a brief introduction to the selected company, digital endpoint
devices they use and the impact of them to the environment, explanation to the project and other
relevant information about the research.
1.2 Produce a comprehensive project plan including the following.
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Cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk, and resources management plan
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Comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with clearly defined activities and milestones
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Gannt chart to illustrate project schedule with realistic time allocated for each activity and clearly
defined deadlines for milestones.
TASK – 02
Carry out a research to investigate the impact of digital endpoint devices and the ways to reduce
environmental damage’ by applying appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
and critically evaluate the reliability, accuracy and the appropriateness of the research methods applied.
your answer also should include a critical evaluation of the project management process and a
justification to the selected research methodologies.
TASK – 03
3.1 Analyse research data collected to support your research project using appropriate tools, techniques
and critically evaluate how selected tools, techniques uphold authenticity and the accuracy of the data
collected.
3.2 Draw valid conclusions and recommendations from the research data analysed and communicate your
recommendations to the top management of the organization through an action plan. The action plan
should include a justification to the recommendations suggested.
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TASK – 04
Reflect on the objectives of the project and your own learning experience gained through following a
quality research and the project management process. Critically evaluate the ways in which the research
project carried out supports the organization to sustain its performance while reducing environmental
damage and how the project specifically supported you to improve your own learning and performance .
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Grading Rubric
Grading Criteria
Achieved
LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the
chosen theme
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.
P2 Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope,
time, quality, communication, risk and resources.
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart to provide
timeframes and stages for completion.
M1 Produce a comprehensive project management plan, milestone
schedule and project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and
objectives of the project.
LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data
collection to generate knowledge to support the project
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P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and
quantitative research methods appropriate for meeting project aims and
objectives.
M2 Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of different research methods
applied.
D1 Critically evaluate the project management process and appropriate
research methodologies applied.
LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations
based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or
analysis
P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools
and techniques.
P6 Communicate appropriate recommendations as a
result of research and data analysis to draw valid and meaningful
conclusions.
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M3 Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy
and authenticity to support and justify recommendations.
D2 Critically evaluate the research and data analysis tools used in the
project development stages..
LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its
usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated
objectives and own learning and performance.
M4 Evaluate the value of the project management process and use of
quality research to meet stated objectives and support own learning and
performance.
D3 Critically evaluate how the project supports sustainable
organisational performance.
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Table of Contents
Higher Nationals – Summative Assignment Feedback Form ............................................................................... 3
Assignment Feedback ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Computing ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
General Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Word Processing Rules..................................................................................................................................... 7
Student Declaration ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Higher National Diploma in Computing ........................................................................................................... 9
TASK – 01.................................................................................................................................................... 14
TASK – 02.................................................................................................................................................... 14
TASK – 03.................................................................................................................................................... 14
TASK – 04.................................................................................................................................................... 15
List of figures ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Acknowledgement ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
TASK – 01 ........................................................................................................................................................... 24
1.1.1 Scope of the Project (Aim) .................................................................................................................... 24
1.1.2 Objective of the project ........................................................................................................................ 25
1.1.3 Description of Company........................................................................................................................ 25
1.1.4 Digital endpoint devices they use and the impact of them to the environment ................................. 25
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Desktop Computer ............................................................................................................................. 25
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Mobile phones .................................................................................................................................... 26
1.1.5 The environmental impact of digital transformation ........................................................................... 26
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E-waste ............................................................................................................................................... 26
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Energy Consumption .......................................................................................................................... 26
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Carbon Footprint ................................................................................................................................ 27
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Resource depletion ............................................................................................................................ 27
1.1.6 What actions can businesses take to lessen the environmental effects of the digital transformation?
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1.2
Project management Plan ...................................................................................................................... 28
1.2.1 Cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk, and resources management plan ............................ 30
1.2.2 Comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with clearly defined activities and milestones.... 36
1.2.3 Gannt chart to illustrate project schedule with realistic time allocated for each activity and clearly
defined deadlines for milestones. ................................................................................................................. 38
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TASK – 02 ........................................................................................................................................................... 39
2.1 Carry out research to investigate the impact of digital endpoint devices and the ways to reduce
environmental damage’ by applying appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and
critically evaluate the reliability, accuracy and the appropriateness of the research methods applied. your
answer also should include a critical evaluation of the project management process and a justification to
the selected research methodologies. ............................................................................................................. 39
2.1.1 The Impact of digital endpoint devices and the ways to reduce environmental damage ................... 39
2.1.2 Applying appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and critically evaluate the
reliability and accuracy the appropriateness of the research methods applied ........................................... 40
2.1.3 Accuracy and reliability of qualitative research .................................................................................... 41
2.1.4 your answer also should include a critical evaluation of the project management process and a
justification to the selected research methodologies ................................................................................... 42
2.1.5 Project management process ............................................................................................................... 42
3.1 Analyse research data collected to support your research project using appropriate tools, techniques
and critically evaluate how selected tools, techniques uphold authenticity and the accuracy of the data
collected. ........................................................................................................................................................... 45
3.1.1 Accuracy and authenticity of bar graph and pie chart ....................................................................... 47
3.2 Draw valid conclusions and recommendations from the research data analysed and communicate your
recommendations to the top management of the organization through an action plan. ............................ 51
4. Reflect on the objectives of the project and your own learning experience gained through following
quality research and the project management process. Critically evaluate the ways in which the research
project carried out supports the organization to sustain its performance while reducing environmental
damage and how the project specifically supported you to improve your own learning and performance.57
4.1 Reflect on the objectives of the project and your own learning experience gained through following
quality research and the project management process. ............................................................................... 57
4.2
Evaluate the value of the project management process and use of quality research to meet stated
objectives and support own learning and performance................................................................................ 61
Reference ........................................................................................................................................................... 64
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List of figures
Figure 1 Time management plan ...................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 2 Ghatt chart ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 3 Five phase of project management (Demystifying the 5 phases of project management) ................. 43
Figure 4 SMART Phase (Project-Management.com, 2023) .............................................................................. 44
Figure 5 question 01 analysis ............................................................................................................................. 51
Figure 6 question 02 analysis ............................................................................................................................. 52
Figure 7 question 03 analysis ............................................................................................................................. 52
Figure 8 question 04 analysis ............................................................................................................................. 53
Figure 9 question 05 analysis ............................................................................................................................. 53
Figure 10 question 06 analysis ........................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 11 question 07 analysis ........................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 12 question 08 analysis ........................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 13 question 09 analysis ........................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 14 question 10 analysis ........................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 15 question 11 analysis ........................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 16 question 12 analysis ........................................................................................................................... 57
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Cost of management plan...................................................................................................................... 30
Table 2 Project scope management plan ............................................................................................................ 31
Table 3 Communications management plan. ..................................................................................................... 35
Table 4 Resource management plan. ................................................................................................................. 36
Table 5 milestone list ......................................................................................................................................... 37
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Acknowledgement
The success of this assignment largely depends on the encouragement and guidance of many others, apart
from my effort put into this Assignment. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the people who
have been instrumental in the successful completion of this assignment. First, I would like to thank our
lecturers at ESOFT Campus, for the commitments, encouragements, suggestions and valuable guidelines
throughout the assignment. Also, not forgetting, my family members and friends for giving me the support in
various stages of the assignment.
Thank you
Khalid Nawzer….
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Introduction
MSCP's assignment is to point out a project on the environmental impact of digital
transformation. This project requires research and analysis of the impact of digital
technologies on the environment, as the project focused on the environmental impact of
digital terminals and the reduction of environmental damage. Investigate and analyze the
environmental impact of digital technologies such as data centres, cloud computing, and
digital devices. In this project, you will work closely with stakeholders to develop effective
strategies to reduce the environmental impact of digital transformation. This may include
recommendations to reduce energy use and emissions, promote sustainable data management
practices, and explore alternative technologies
TASK – 01
1.1 Define the scope of the project and devise aims and objectives of the project that you are
going to carry out. You also should include a brief introduction to the selected company,
digital endpoint devices they use and the impact of them to the environment, explanation to
the project and other relevant information about the research.
1.1.1 Scope of the Project (Aim)
The consequence of the environmental impact of digital transformation refers to the
potential negative environmental impact of increasing the use of digital technologies and
data storage. This includes the additional equipment required and energy consumption,
which can increase greenhouse gas emissions, e-waste generation, and environmental
degradation. The environmental impact of ICT devices and services is receiving
increasing attention, we need to look for ways to reduce the impact of digital
transformation. it should examine its environmental impact and explore ways to reduce
it from an IT professional's perspective. The goal is the global climate crisis for a greener
and fairer future (Truong, 2022).
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1.1.2 Objective of the project
Reduced environmental harm and increased sustainability are the two main goals of the
environmental component of the digital transformation. This include implementing
measures to cut back on energy use, lessen electronic waste, and lessen the greenhouse
gas emissions brought on by digital technologies. The objective is to implement a digital
transformation strategy that is more environmentally conscious and sustainable, which
is essential to addressing the harmful effects of technology on the environment. The
overarching ambition of fostering a greener and more sustainable future for everybody
is consistent with this objective.
1.1.3 Description of Company
The A.K Bafiya Enterprises is a marketplace online in Sri Lanka where buyers and
sellers may buy and sell a variety of goods. It offers customers a simple and convenient
buying experience through a website and mobile application. The portal offers a number
of payment methods and delivers reliable, quick shipment around the nation. Together
with providing access to a sizable customer base, A K Bafiya Enterprises also provides
vendors with a number of tools and services to assist them run their online stores and
boost sales. A K Bafiya Enterprises, which was created in Sri Lanka and launched in
2018, (Sri Lanka 2023)
1.1.4 Digital endpoint devices they use and the impact of them to the environment
Desktop computers, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, and servers are just a few of the
digital endpoint gadgets that A K Bafiya Enterprises uses in their business. These digital
endpoint devices' use may have a big effect on the environment. They consume a lot of
energy to run, which can add to the emissions of greenhouse gases and the climate
change. Electronic waste generated during the manufacture and disposal of these gadgets
has the potential to be dangerous to both human health and the environment.
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Desktop Computer
In A K Bafiya Enterprises, using desktop computers can have a big influence on the
environment, especially in terms of energy use and e-waste production. These computers'
energy requirements may raise the company's energy bills while also increasing
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greenhouse gas emissions. A large quantity of energy and resources, including rare earth
metals and other elements that are toxic to mine and refine, are also needed to make
desktop computers. (Sri Lanka 2023)
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Mobile phones
Mobile shopping on A K Bafiya Enterprises can lessen the need for actual store visits, which lowers
transportation-related carbon emissions. Yet, using a mobile phone uses energy. This includes the
energy needed to manufacture and recharge the device as well as the energy needed to run the wireless
networks used to access A K Bafiya Enterprises. (Sri Lanka 2023)
Much as servers,
1.1.5 The environmental impact of digital transformation
The term "digital transformation" describes how digital technology are being incorporated into
various business operations and processes. While there are lots of advantages to digital
transformation, like better productivity, enhanced customer experiences, and lower costs, it also has
environmental effects that need to be taken into account. There are several types of environmental
impact of digital transformation. (Truong, The impact of digital transformation on Environmental 2022)
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E-waste
Natural resources that are uncommon and expensive are used in the manufacturing of digital gadgets
like cell phones, computers, and servers. These gadgets are frequently thrown away as they become
outdated, adding to the expanding issue of electronic waste. E-waste is made up of poisonous
substances that can be bad for the environment as well as for human health.
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Energy Consumption
Digital technology like data centres, cloud computing, and the internet all demand a lot of energy to
operate. The amount of energy used increases greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
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Carbon Footprint
The energy necessary to produce digital gadgets, data centers, and telecommunications infrastructure,
as well as the energy used to power these devices and networks, are all included in the carbon footprint
of the digital transition.
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Resource depletion
Rare earth metals, which are becoming harder to come by and are precious natural resources, are
needed to manufacture digital devices. The mining and extraction of these resources has the potential
to harm the environment and lead to the extinction of species (Truong, The impact of digital
transformation on Environmental 2022).
1.1.6 What actions can businesses take to lessen the environmental effects of the digital
transformation?
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putting into practice the concepts of the circular economy to minimize electronic waste and
make sure that digital gadgets are disposed of and recycled responsibly.
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putting money into sustainable energy sources to run networks and data centers.
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lowering energy usage by utilizing hardware that is energy-efficient and increasing energy
efficiency.
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Giving the use of eco-friendly materials in the manufacture of digital gadgets top priority.
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To prevent wasteful digital consumption and limit the environmental impact of the digital
transformation, we should encourage digital literacy and responsible consumption. (Truong,
The impact of digital transformation on Environmental 2022)
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1.2 Project management Plan
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Managing a Project on the environmental impact of digital transformation
2023
A K BAFIYA ENTERPRISES
41/3 Duwatta Road, Mabola Wattala.
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Introduction
The project management plan provides a high-level understanding of the Management Information System
project and includes the project's scope, the target schedule for monitoring and managing the project
objectives to achieve project goals, which are expense, duration, time, quality, communication, risk
management, and resource management, each of which has a specific and important purpose. As a student
researcher, the company let the author to conduct an analysis of the environmental effects of digital
transformation within their organization and allowed his project to advance for project commencement inside
the departments. The expansion of the company's digital transportation would be aided by this effort, which
would benefit stakeholders and customers alike. The company was successful in acquiring new technology
and other approaches for its safety function. In addition to helping them win over new customers, their
unwavering focus on service quality, usability, versatility, and customer support helps them grow their
business. Additionally, customers are aware that their services and goods can be used for a wide range of
professional and domestic purposes. The company will establish itself as the top provider of effective travel
and tour services throughout Asia by utilizing its reputation for high quality, user-friendly products and
services and exploiting emerging technologies. a quick summary of how the digital revolution affects the
environment.
The rising use of electronic devices and the energy needed to power them are just two variables contributing
to the environmental effects of digital transformation. The demand for electronic gadgets like smartphones,
computers, and tablets keeps rising as more people access digital services and goods. Demand drives up
production, which frequently necessitates the extraction of raw materials like rare earth metals, which can
have a large negative impact on the environment.
Also, it can be challenging to recycle and dispose of electronic waste sustainably because it is produced in
large quantities during the creation and disposal of electronic equipment. Hazardous materials that could harm
the environment and endanger human health may be present in this garbage.
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1.2.1 Cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk, and resources management plan
Cost Management Plan
Research was being conducted by A K Bafiya Enterprises on the influence of digital transformation on the
environment. In order to lessen that impact, it uses tools and approaches. Whereas the corporation will incur
costs as a result. In managing the environmental effect of their digital transformation activities, including the
deployment of green technologies and the adoption of sustainable practices, businesses may suffer both direct
and indirect Costs. As student researcher,
The student researcher as the project manager will present and evaluate the importance performance
of the project during the project status meeting throughout the course of the project. The project
manager is responsible for auditing costs and grants the project sponsor the decision to bring the
project back on track with the use of the price calculations obtained. The Project Manager is
responsible for all financial authority and policy making including financial adjustments.
In order to monitor and control all cost efficiency, there are other accounts and accounting books for
this project and where to produce these accounts, the project manager must have the most up-to-date
information possible regarding project-related expenses. Every two weeks following the project
schedule, the project manager must give the project sponsor cost accounting and a plan performance
index. At the weekly project status meeting, the project manager will compute the cost estimates that
were submitted and accept them. The project manager for this project's environmental impact of
digital transformation has listed the necessary costs below, as they are a crucial consideration during
a project.
Description
Cost
Hiring a professional tester
To test the systems
25000LKR
Hiring it professional
To make appropriate recommendations
25000LKR
Documentation writer
writing maintenance documents to the system
15000LKR
Other costs
Cost while conducting the research
10000LKR
Cost for QA
Expenses during quality assurance
10000LKR
Table 1 Cost of management plan
For all these costs, during the project period, the selected organization, so that its environment can
improve safety, is sponsored by the project. The above costs should be properly managed in order to
successfully conduct the project and for this reason the costs are managed in a good way to bring the
success of the project.
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Scope Management Plan
Management information systems are used to manage the data created within a particular enterprise
structure. This project's goal is to investigate and assess how the environment may be impacted by
digital transformation in order to promote environmental health. The preparation, data collection,
progress assessment, and testing of the Company's (A K Bafiya Enterprises) environmental
consequences are all included in the scope. Also, the business offers logical alternatives to alter the
protection. The project's scope is for the production of all reports, policies, and training materials that
will be applied in the workplace. When the Effect of Digital Transformation on the Environment is
finished and all of the goals are met by all of the supplied recommendations, the project will be
considered complete. The way to succeed in the environmental impact of digital transformation in
the project Is.
Within this project the scope management is the responsibility of the project managers to control the
scope in a well-defined statement and should be made to direct the progress of the project. A specific
plan should be included in the scope management document for management policy, roles and
obligation, scope control, change control and job breakdown structure. This project aims at researching
and evaluating the environmental impact of digital transformation in the relevant organization.
Furthermore, there are many other things included in the declaration of scope. To be successful in the
project, the project manager will define and plan the project with a clear overview of what the project
is about, what the objectives, drawbacks of the project and expectations are. Management of scope and
project progress are also obligations of key people involved in this project.
Role
Responsibility
Project manager
Identifying and defining the scopes, scope
changes, impact of scope changes and updating
scope changes upon scope approval.
Team members
Helping with scope control by performing the
necessary works mentioned in scope statement.
Project sponsor/ organization
Decision making about the scope and project
deliverables.
Table 2 Project scope management plan
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Time Management Plan
The time management is a big part of project management. An essential characteristic of project
manager is the ability to manage time and set targets. When all is on track and complete work on
schedule, people and the team involved in doing the project should be reacting well. Maximizing
efficiency and reducing disruptions in many ways is a vital aspect of Project Manager. A project
manager should respect their teammates and their time, being able to read and learn their body
language is a critical way to ensure the project is on track and should also look for an opportunity to
delegate responsibility, multi-task and rearrange the schedule whenever needed.
Time management is not a complex or complicated subject, but in practice it is surprisingly different.
And to handle the time it takes to plan and coordinate as a project manager some months in advance.
As the project manager, the team is kept successful and time wasters are eliminated at all cost.
Therefore, it was handled very well for this project period and it was known that there were two
things "Urgent and Important" to handle the time properly to make this project a success in a short
period of time. First, attention was given to the desperately needed things and then moved to the
relevant things therefore the project time was handled within a short time span and the project
succeeded.
Finishing and succeeding in a project within
a short period of time is and much higher
skill for the author of the project. Whereas
time management plays and heavy role in a
project
Figure 1 Time management plan
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Quality Management Plan
The quality of the project is a significant consideration when carrying out a project. The project
managers rely on it to assess the progress of the project. The project manager and the project team
leaders will play a critical role in quality control during the environmental impact of digital
transformation project. It is important for the environmental impact of digital transformation project
manager to ensure that the activities of each and every member of the team are performed to the final
results of the project to an associate standard of acceptable quality assurance. The qualitative roles
and duties of the environmental impact of digital transformation project are listed below.
All quality requirements for this environmental impact of digital transformation project are the
responsibility of the company / project sponsor. It will review and execute all project activities to
ensure that the defined and accepted quality requirements are complied with. Throughout the project
duration, the project manager shall be responsible for quality control. The project manager shall also
be responsible for the development of a Quality Management Program and the management of all
projects, procedures and documents. Together with the quality specialist, the acceptable quality
standards are established. And with the project team and the client, the project manager will also
monitor quality standards.
Not only the project manager, but also the quality expert, introduced the Quality Management
Program. They would provide useful tips and suggestions for the quality of the projects. Both the
team leaders and the organizations accept the quality requirements and set-up. The project manager
and the quality expert will make relevant recommendations on quality levels to ensure consistency of
quality. Quality assurance and quality management shall be performed along for all functions and
how they affect quality. We all demonstrate the quality of the project and its deliver ability with the
help of professional experts.
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Communication management Plan
The purpose of this arrangement is to make clear the project's communication requirements and the
methods used to spread information in order to ensure the project's success. It offers
recommendations for the author's preferred method of handling communications for this project on
the environmental impact of digital transformation. a plan for managing communication. The student
researcher creates a communication management strategy for the creation of a communication
system. It will serve as a contact sheet for the project's environmental impact analysis and provide
any necessary updates. A communication matrix that maps the project's communication needs for
meetings and other types of communication is part of this type of communication management plan.
The student investigator must take the lead in order to make this initiative a success. The
Communications Matrix contains the contact requirements. The Communications Matrix serves as a
guide for communicating, identifying who should be contacted and who is in charge of the
communication.
Communic
Description
ation Type
Frequenc
Format
y
Participants/
Deliverable
Owner
Distribution
Student
Face to face
Project
meeting
requisition
Day(s)
In
person
researcher and
the
organizational
Determining
workloads
Student
research
er
manger
Weekly
Project
Meeting
Weekly
project
review
review
requested
Weekly
In
Person
action plan
Status of
project
Project
Present
Gate
closeout of
Reviews
project
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Meeting to
researcher and
the
organizational
Updated
Action Register
Student
research
er
manger
Weekly
In
Student
Person
researcher
As
In
Needed
Person
Student
researcher and
the
Student
Project status
research
er
Phase
completion
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phases and
organizational
report and
kickoff next
manger
phase kickoff
phase
Review of
any
Project
additional
work
work
review
associated
As
In
Student
Updated work
Needed
Person
researcher
plan
Student
research
er
with the
project
Table 3 Communications management plan.
Meetings
At least 2 days before the scheduled meeting, the student researcher must remind the individuals
respected and all participants needed to review the agenda before the meeting. Meeting minutes will
be circulated no less than 24 hours following each meeting.
Informal Communications
For successful project completion, informal interactions are needed part of any project. No formal
communication may communicate all matters because certain issues should not be addressed during
formal meetings. Where there are concerns or updates regarding the project in the project plan and
the project stakeholders, they can discuss it by telephone calls.
Risk Management plan
The environmental effect of the digital transformation project will categorize all associated risks and
draw conclusions about how those risks are found, analysed, recorded, and reported. The risk
management is controlled throughout the project's lifespan in order to implement countermeasures.
Every danger should be recognized and categorized so that safeguards can be taken and success can
be attained. The project might be evaluated and rejected by a risk manager in order to reduce the
team's risk. With the risk manager's assistance, the project manager was able to effectively
accomplish the task. Risks have been assessed, rejected, and identified. The risk in the project
management plan is that it will not allow for enough time, money, volunteers, and consideration of
the important circumstances of the team members' personal issues.
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Resources Management Plan
The environmental impact of the digital transformation Project Resource Management Program
includes all the tools, how and when the project will be affected. The environmental impact of the
digital transformation project involves the skill and expertise of people to conduct business with
project progress, in relation to particular tasks and finance. The project's finances need at different
stages of the project life cycle. The length of the project is 3 months and the time for each week is
normal. Not all resources are needed for every week so that these resources are shortly separate from
the project. The resources were effectively and easily handled with a stronger team, negotiations and
a staff management plan.
Resource name
Total cost
Activity scheduled
Hiring a professional tester
25000
When testing the systems
LKR
Hiring it professional
25000
When making recommendations
LKR
Documentation writer
15000
When making all the required documentation
LKR
Other costs
10000
In the meantime, of project phases
LKR
Cost for QA
10000
When quality assuring period
LKR
Table 4 Resource management plan.
1.2.2 Comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with clearly defined activities and
milestones
Milestones
The chart below lists the most significant milestones for the environmental impact of the digital
transformation Project. This chart consists of only major project milestones such as completing a
project phase or revising the gate. There may be smaller milestones that are not included in this map
but are included in the schedule and WBS for the project. If the millstones did not operate according
to schedule, then it should be communicated to the respective people, so that constructive steps can
be taken to minimize slips in dates.
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Milestone
Description
Date
Complete planning
Planning of what and how the environmental
12.03.2023
impact of the digital transformation is going to
be done
Complete Requirements
All requirements for the environmental impact
Gathering
of the digital transformation project must be
14.03.2023
determined to base design upon
Complete the environmental
This is the theoretical design for how the
impact of the digital
environmental impact of the digital
transformation project Design
transformation project is going to be done
Complete scheduling
This is a timeframe so the tasks can be done
15.03.2023
12.03.2023
concurrently
Complete analysis
Analysis of all the collected data and
17.03.2023
information
Complete testing
All the functional areas and systems tested and
19.03.2023
all identified vulnerabilities corrected
Complete recommendations
Completed recommendations, practices and
19.03.2023
documentation transitioned
Table 5 milestone list
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work breakdown structure (WBS)
The WBS for the environmental impact of the digital transformation Project consists of work packages
which decide the workload length. The length of each task varies as it can take hours for one task to
complete while others take days to complete. Workloads were created through close communication
with the organization. The WBS Dictionary of the environmental impact of the digital transformation
project describes the concept of all the deliverable activities, resources, and programs. work package
in the WBS is specified in the WBS Dictionary and it will assist in the planning of resources,
completing tasks and ensuring deliverables meet project requirements. The Project schedule for the
management information system was derived from the WBS. The plan was completed, reviewed and
accepted, and the student researcher set out the basis for it. The environmental impact of the digital
transformation Project Researcher shall maintain the plan as the environmental impact of the digital
transformation Project Gantt Map. Above student researchers determined the effect on schedule, cost,
resources, scope, and risks of the change.
1.2.3 Gannt chart to illustrate project schedule with realistic time allocated for each activity
and clearly defined deadlines for milestones.
Gantt Chart
One of the most famous and practical ways of displaying activities (tasks or events) displayed across
time is a Gantt map, widely used in project management. A list of the activities is on the left of the
chart, and a suitable time scale is situated along the top. Any activity is represented by a bar; the bar's
location and length represent the activity's start date, period and end date.
Figure 2 Ghatt chart
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TASK – 02
2.1 Carry out research to investigate the impact of digital endpoint devices and the ways to
reduce environmental damage’ by applying appropriate qualitative and quantitative research
methodologies and critically evaluate the reliability, accuracy and the appropriateness of the
research methods applied. your answer also should include a critical evaluation of the project
management process and a justification to the selected research methodologies.
2.1.1 The Impact of digital endpoint devices and the ways to reduce environmental damage

Digital endpoint
A digital endpoint is a tool or software program that connects to a network or the internet. Essentially,
it refers to the moment when a person interacts with a digital system, such as a computer, smartphone,
tablet, or other linked device. A software program that runs on a device is often referred to as a digital
endpoint. A physical digital endpoint is anything like a computer or mobile phone. Laptops, desktop
computers, smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, and even virtual machines or containers used in cloud
computing environments are examples of digital endpoints. (Landers et al., 2021)

The types of digital endpoint devices and their impact to the environment
There digital endpoint devices that cause and impact the environment they are,
I.
Personal Computers (PCs) - Desktops have the capability to use a lot of energy and produce
greenhouse gas emissions. But, energy-saving models and procedures like turning off or using
sleep mode while not in use can assist lessen their influence on the environment. (Kelly et al.,
2023)
II.
Internet devices - IoT gadgets can help in reducing energy consumption by maximizing energy
use in homes and businesses. Yet, their creation and disposal may have a negative impact on
the environment. (Kelly et al., 2023)
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III.
Servers - Due to their high energy consumption and cooling needs, servers may increase
greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental impact of data centres can be reduced, though,
by using energy-efficient server technologies. (Kelly et al., 2023)
IV.
Mobile devices - Raw materials must be extracted in order to manufacture mobile gadgets,
which could have a harmful effect on the environment. E-waste, which can harm the
environment, can also result from the inappropriate disposal of mobile devices. Mobile devices
can lessen environmental effect, though, by enabling remote work and lowering the need for
travel. (Kelly et al., 2023
Etc.
2.1.2 Applying appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and critically
evaluate the reliability and accuracy the appropriateness of the research methods applied
Qualitative Research
Qualitative research is a methodology which mainly focuses on how people feel, their
information and ideas. If an organization needs to expand or make changes to its business factors, that
business would probably carry out some sort of qualitative research to understand the business
environments and its stakeholders and what they associate with it. In short qualitative research is a
method which is semi-structured in its output, ensuring the discussions stays on track and relevant to
provide the insight one is looking for. Qualitative analysis tends to be transcribed or recorded via audio
or video, making it straightforward and easy to analyse responses at one’s own convenience.
Qualitative research provides the researcher with the flexibility to analyse several topics
comprehensively. The occasion of conducting qualitative research is under the researcher’s choice, the
researcher doesn’t need to interview a huge amount of people at once. To meet the environmental
impact of the digital transformation project aims and objective qualitative research is a good
methodology with all the possibilities explained above already. Examples of qualitative research:
interviews, group discussions. (British Library)
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2.1.3 Accuracy and reliability of qualitative research
In qualitative research, with validity referring to the integrity and application of the
methods undertaken and the precision in which the findings accurately reflect the data, while reliability
describes consistency within the employed analytical procedures it is best to say that all the findings
and the conclusions are well defined, so there for the applied qualitative research is accurate and
reliable to the following context. (British Library)
Qualitative research is a structured way of collecting and analysing data obtained from deferent
sources. Quantitative research involves the use of computational, statistical and mathematical tools to
derive results. More organizations use quantitative research over qualitative for which, they are
looking to measure the extent and statistical results that are interpreted objectively. It is also very
reliable and accurate for the context (British Library)
 Questionnaire and survey
The reliability of a questionnaire is usually defining the repeatability of the
measure. The reliability of a questionnaire varies according to the purpose and the context. So, to
measure the reliability the questionnaire should be given several times to the selected audience in
order to know whether they have answered the same answers each time. And validity refers to what
we want to measure. All the data must be reliable and valid in order to produce recommendations to
the organization, so for that all the data collected and analysed are valid and reliable to the given
context. (Survey vs questionnaire - difference and definitions - smartsurvey)
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2.1.4 your answer also should include a critical evaluation of the project management process and a
justification to the selected research methodologies
2.1.5 Project management process
The environmental impact of the digital transformation project is managed through a series of phases,
including the start phase, the preparation phase, the implementation phase, and the closing phase. Each
phase contains a number of activities that are specifically intended to complete it. Project initiation is
the point at which the project is started, its significance is discussed, and its viability is decided. The
idea wishes to be validated there. where the business (A K Bafiya Enterprises) is prepared to act and
making decisions to obtain advice and improve the effects on the digital environment
Instead, the preparation process begins after the implementation is complete, in which the preparations
for achieving project goals and objectives are calculated. The project plan includes what are the
required specifications, such as resources and materials that are specified here. There are three
subsequent events in the environmental impact of the digital transformation project that can impact the
whole project depending on the consistency of the program. The tasks are the development of a project
plan, the planning of a project schedule and approval of a project plan.
When the planning phase is complete it is time to start project execution. During this step, to advance
in the project, the tasks are executed one by one or in parallel. All the preparation works including the
tactics and other requirements are gathered in this phase, and the approval of testing of impacts by
using the tactics. During this process, field analysis and collection of other information is also
performed before performing the testing. And the final stage of this process is to perform a complete
test on digital transformation is form after all the data are obtained. The final stage of the project is the
process of project denunciation, where all the data collected are evaluated and the related
recommendations are given accordingly.
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 Five Phases of project Management
There are five periods of task the board and if the life-cycle gives an abnormal state perspective of
the venture, the stages are the guide to achieving it.
Figure 3 Five phase of project management (Demystifying the 5 phases of project management)
Project Initiation
Project Planning
Project Execution
Project Performance/Monitoring
Project Closure
Project Initiation
This is the beginning of the undertaking, and the objective of this stage is to characterize the task at a
wide dimension. This stage normally starts with a business case. This is the point at which you will
explore whether the venture is achievable and in the event that it ought to be embraced. In the event
that attainability testing should be done, this is the phase of the venture in which that will be finished.
(Demystifying the 5 phases of project management)
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Project Planning
This stage is critical to effective task the executives and spotlights on building up a guide that
everybody will pursue. This stage commonly starts with defining objectives. Two of the more wellknown techniques for defining objectives are S.M.A.R. T. (Demystifying the 5 phases of project
management)
Figure 4 SMART Phase (Project-Management.com, 2023)
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
This technique guarantees that the objectives have been altogether verified. It likewise gives an
approach to plainly comprehend the ramifications of the objective setting process.
Specific: To set explicit objectives, answer the accompanying inquiries: who, what, where, when,
which, and why.
Measurable: Make criteria that you can use to gauge the accomplishment of an objective.
Attainable: Make criteria that you can use to gauge the accomplishment of an objective.
Realistic: You ought to will and ready to progress in the direction of a specific objective.
Timely: Make a time span to accomplish the objective.
Project Execution
This is where expectations are produced and finished. This
regularly feels like the meat of the task
since a great deal is going on amid this time, similar to status reports and gatherings, improvement
updates, and execution reports. (Demystifying the 5 phases of project management)
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Tasks completed during the Execution Phase include
Update project schedule.
Set up tracking systems.
Develop team.
Project Performance/Monitoring
This is tied in with estimating venture movement and execution and guaranteeing that everything
happening lines up with the task the executive’s plan. (Demystifying the 5 phases of project
management)
Project Closure
This stage speaks to the finished venture. Contractual workers employed to work explicitly on the
venture are fired right now. Important colleagues are perceived. A few PMs even compose little work
occasions for individuals who took part in the venture to express gratitude toward them for their
endeavours. (Demystifying the 5 phases of project management)
TASK 3
3.1 Analyse research data collected to support your research project using appropriate tools,
techniques and critically evaluate how selected tools, techniques uphold authenticity and the
accuracy of the data collected.
Data analysis
Data analysis is characterized as a process for cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to discover
useful business decision-making knowledge. (What is data analysis? (with examples))
Qualitative data analysis
Subjective information alludes to non-numeric data; for example, talk with transcripts, notes, video
and sound accounts, pictures and content records. (Surendran, 2023)
Qualitative data analysis can be divided into the following four categories:
Content analysis.
Narrative analysis.
Discourse analysis.
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Framework analysis.
Qualitative data analysis tools
Atlas.ti: ATLAS.ti is one of the utilized instruments for subjective investigation of expansive
information. This product comes furnished with complex highlights that guide association and the
executives of huge information. Atlas.ti offers a huge assortment of media types including txt, doc,
docx, odt, pdf, wav, mp3, mp4, avi and a large group of others. Atlas.ti additionally accompanies an
abnormal state of coding and perception highlights making it simple to outline extensive information.
(8 great tools to perform qualitative data analysis in 2022 2021)
Tams Analyzer: Content Analysis Markup System otherwise known as TAMS is a framework for
distinguishing subjects in writings and was intended for use in ethnographic and talk look into. The
TAMS Analyzer is an open source programming that utilizes TAMS to empower a specialist allocate
codes to a content. The analyst can likewise break down, concentrate, and spare coded data. A few
highlights incorporate translation, coding, investigation, revealing of information and record the
executives. (8 great tools to perform qualitative data analysis in 2022 2021)
MAXQDA: MAXQDA is an enveloping programming intended to help and bolster subjective,
quantitative and blended techniques examine ventures. It enables you to import, compose,
investigate, picture and distribute all types of information as long as they can be gathered
electronically. A portion of the information positions MAXQDA bolsters incorporate meetings,
overviews, (PDF) reports, tables (Excel/SPSS), bibliographic information, pictures, recordings,
website pages and even tweets. This product has an extensive variety of highlights that considers
interpretation and even inferential measurable investigation.
Quantitative data analysis
Users are expected to turn simplistic numbers into meaningful information by using proper and
simple analysis in the quantitative analysis of the information. Quantitative analysis of information
can involve the estimation of factor quantities and factor contrasts. Usually, a quantitative approach
is connected with finding facts to either support or reject theories that users found in the original
stages of an study. (8 great tools to perform qualitative data analysis in 2022 2021)
Numerical data: Numerical data is information which is measurable. It is often collected in the form
of numbers while other types of data can appear in the form of numbers. An example of numerical
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data will be the number of people attending the theater in the period of a month. One way users can
classify numerical data is by looking at how the data can be linked together. Users should actually be
able to do just about any mathematical operation on numerical data. Users can also place data in
order ascending (the least to the largest) and descending (the largest to the smallest). Only if the
answers can be described in fraction or decimal form can the data be numerical. If the knowledge has
to be divided into groups then it is called categorical. (5. Numerical Data Analysis 2020)
Bar Chart: The bar graph is a graph that utilizes bars to point out data with comparisons among
classes of information. The bars will be either horizontal or vertical. Bar graphs with vertical
bars are typically referred to as vertical bar graphs while the horizontal bar being other way
around. A bar chart can have two axes. One axis can describe the types, the kinds and
the classes of categories being compared, and therefore the differences can have numerical
values that represent the values of the information. It doesn't matter what axis
is what, however it will verify what bar chart is shown. If the descriptions are on the unit of the
horizontal axis, the bars are going to be adjusted vertically, and if the values area unit are on the
horizontal axis, then the bars are going to be adjusted horizontally.
Line Chart: On the other side, a line outline, referred to as a line diagram, is a practical
representation of details planned using a line progression. Line outlines show lines going over the
graph on a level plane, with the handle qualities on the left half of the diagram showing. (13 types of
graphs and charts (plus when to use them))
Pie Chart: Pie charts are best to be used when attempting to compare components of full questions. A
pie chart produces data, information and statistics in an easy-to-read 'pie-slice' format with varied
slice sizes telling you ways data available in large quantity of one information component exists. The
larger the slice, a lot of that exact knowledge was gathered in that slice. (13 types of graphs and
charts (plus when to use them))
3.1.1 Accuracy and authenticity of bar graph and pie chart
Bar graphs are ideal for comparing various pieces of details. The bar graph is used in this context
since data can be interpreted easily using it. In the questionnaire there are several options for
comparison which decide the amount and distance between the answer’s comparisons. The bar graph
represents all the information class in a very statistical distribution, showing relative proportions of
several classes, summing up an outsizes information collection in visual representation, clarifying
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directions higher than tables, calculating key values at a glance and enabling clear inspection of
measurement accuracy and validity. It can be assumed that the study should have reliable and valid
data with the answers to the questions and the research is performed correctly.
Accuracy and authenticity pie chart
Pie charts are used to compare all the elements of an entire system. It is used for both nominal and
ordinal data processing. This graph represents information as an easily understood and
straightforward image. As a result of its visual representation of information as half a full portion, it
is also a strong communication resource for the unintelligent audience. The knowledge contrast is
readily accessible to readers or the audience by sanctioning them for an immediate review or
understanding the details quickly. This type of information chart avoids the need to display or
quantify the underlying numbers for readers, and it is a perfect way to show information that would
otherwise appear in a table. The data analysed is reliable and credible in context with all the
advantages and if properly analysed.
Research
Research is a process of naturalistic inquiry that seeks in-depth understanding of social phenomena
within their natural setting. It focuses on the “Why” rather than “What” of social phenomena and
relies on the direct experiences of human beings as
meaning-making agents in their everyday lives.
(Fleetwood, 2023)
Type of tools, techniques and critical evaluation used to collect accurate data
One-on-One Interview
Carrying out in-depth interviews is one of the most popular forms of qualitative study. It is a
personal interview which is performed at the same time with one respondent. This is simply a
conversational approach and it provides opportunities for the respondent to get information in depth.
(Fleetwood, 2023)
Focus groups
Another of the widely used techniques of qualitative research, used in data collection, is also a focus
group. Typically, a focus group involves a limited number of respondents (6-10) from within your
target market. (Fleetwood, 2023)
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Ethnographic research
Ethnographic work is the most in-depth observational approach that examines humans in their
natural surroundings. This approach allows the researchers to adjust to the environments of the target
audiences that may be anywhere from an institution to a city or any distant area. Geographical
limitations here can be a concern during data collection. (Fleetwood, 2023)
Case study research
Over the past few years, the case study method has evolved and developed into a valuable method of
qualitative research. It is used to explain an organization or an entity as the name suggests.
(Fleetwood, 2023)
Record keeping
This approach makes use of already existing accurate records and information sources close to the
source of the data. You may use the data in a new study. This is similar to going to a library. There
one can go through books and other reading material to collect relevant data that can possibly be
used in the study. (Fleetwood, 2023)
Process of observation
Qualitative Observation is a research procedure that collects systematic knowledge or data using
subjective methodologies. Since, the analysis approach of using subjective methodologies to collect
information or data is the emphasis on qualitative observation. The primary use of qualitative
observation is to compare the differences in quality. (Fleetwood, 2023)
Quantitative Research
Quantitative research is a structured way of collecting and analysing data obtained from different
sources. Quantitative research involves the use of computational, statistical, and mathematical tools
to derive results. It is conclusive in its purpose as it tries to quantify the problem and understand how
prevalent it is by looking for project results to a larger population. (Fleetwood, 2023)
The normal hunt process is subjective research to increase further comprehension of social wonders
in the regular habitat. Rather than "anything" of social marvels, it centres on "why" and relies upon
human direct involvement as a factor in human day-by-day meaning. Rather than hypothetical and
factual procedures, subjective analysts consider human marvels that utilization many research
frameworks, including people, breaks down, recorded investigation, talk examination, ethnography,
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topography and wonders. The three noteworthy territories are people, networks, societies, dialects,
and interchanges. There are many research strategies in subjective research, however information is
not abstract and goal, and scientists have a typical start that members figure out how to comprehend
the significance of their lives. Specialists attempt to keep up nonpartisan conduct when scientists are
associated with the exploration procedure to make their hard and solid.
Procedure for questionnaire
1st question Does your organization need passwords for devices that can access company business
systems?
2nd question How does your organization dispose old devices and other media?
3rd question Does your computer screen lock after you are away from it for a while?
4th question Are your backups encrypted and stored off site?
5th question Does your organization allow access to any websites from company devices whilst in
office?
6th question Has your organization performed a risk assessment?
7th question Does your organizational devices need authentication before use?
8th question Does your organization use cyber security and antivirus applications?
9th question Does your organization follow Confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad
principles?
10th question Does your organizations and client’s Physical copies of data such as (printed reports)
are stored and delivered in a secure manner?
11th question Does your company use firewalls to restrict traffic in and out of company network?
12th question Are you aware of your network policy and guidelines?
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3.2 Draw valid conclusions and recommendations from the research data analysed and
communicate your recommendations to the top management of the organization through an
action plan.
Analysis of the questionnaire is done using bar graph and pie charts. The analysed data are shown below.
1st question does your organization need passwords for devices that can access company business systems?
Figure 5 question 01 analysis
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2nd question How does your organization dispose old devices and other media?
Figure 6 question 02 analysis
3rd question does your computer screen lock after you are away from it for a while?
Figure 7 question 03 analysis
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4th question Are your backups encrypted and stored off site?
Figure 8 question 04 analysis
5th question Does your organization allow access to any websites from company devices whilst in office?
Figure 9 question 05 analysis
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6th question has your organization performed a risk assessment?
Figure 10 question 06 analysis
7th question does your organizational devices need authentication before use?
Figure 11 question 07 analysis
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8th question Does your organization use cyber security and antivirus applications?
Figure 12 question 08 analysis
9th question Does your organization follow Confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad principles?
Figure 13 question 09 analysis
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10th question Does your organizations and client’s Physical copies of data such as (printed reports) are stored
and delivered in a secure manner?
Figure 14 question 10 analysis
11th question Does your company use firewalls to restrict traffic in and out of company network?
Figure 15 question 11 analysis
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12th question Are you aware of your network policy and guidelines?
Figure 16 question 12 analysis
Task – 04
4. Reflect on the objectives of the project and your own learning experience gained through
following quality research and the project management process. Critically evaluate the ways in
which the research project carried out supports the organization to sustain its performance
while reducing environmental damage and how the project specifically supported you to
improve your own learning and performance.
4.1 Reflect on the objectives of the project and your own learning experience gained through
following quality research and the project management process.
As Project Manager of Managing a Project on the environmental impact of digital transformation
project, my analytical technology is one of the successful steps I have taken since it is a research
project and the quantitative and qualitative analysis technology is used successfully so that the
project targets are achieved at a high level. I will first consider the practicality of the project, as the
project manager. In order to understand the project I must evaluate the project in order to assess its
needs and gain a deeper insight into the project. When the project is best seen, it is time to start the
project with the identification and determination of project priorities, focus areas and other
limitations. There must be certain interpersonal skills to achieve them for each and every item listed
above.
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Project management skills which benefited during this project
Leadership
As project manager for the Managing a Project on the environmental impact of digital transformation
project, the most important and essential skill is leadership skills. It involves leading, team building,
setting priorities and objectives, controlling reach, managing costs and taking responsibility for all
risks and resources. I lead from the strategic and operational perspective as project manager for
Managing a Project on the environmental impact of digital transformation. The teams were able to
communicate their goals and objectives, set goals, resolve conflicts and assess their performance and
ensure that the teams had all the requisite resources to achieve stuff.
The leadership doesn't just build a positive environment for the team; it's a mechanism that keeps the
team on track as well as everyone. As a leader, I understood what the team would next be focusing on
before keeping everyone involved, and I would be responsible for the failure or success of the project.
As the Project Manager, it was meant to lead rather than manage the project, to provide vision, maps
for success and to represent and empower the team.
Communication
For me as project manager, communication is an important skill and plays an important role in this
project and in all other projects. Effective communication goes hand in hand with managing teams,
from different departments that might not work together. Each and every one might be able to bring to
the table something unique and different. A better communicator can provide teams with clear
directions and goals and can improve productivity and quality of work. Indeed, successful
communication does not take place just like that, it takes time and effort to know the team well and to
draw up a suitable communication strategy that links all those involved with the project. The ability to
listen, understand and ensure people understand it is the most important skill in communication. When
the knowledge flows right away, you can conquer any obstacle with the right ton and the right channel.
Time management
The management of time is an enormous part of the project. A project manager's ability to manage
time and set targets is a key feature. And I tried my utmost in time management as a project
manager. When everything is on track and work is done on time, the people and team involved in the
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project will react well. As project manager, I am an integral part of optimizing productivity in many
fields and reducing distractions. As project manager I will value team members and their resources,
by being able to understand the language of their bodies in a sensitive way so that the project is on
course and also have the ability to delegate responsibility, multi-task and plan as appropriate.
Planning, scheduling and organizing
The project is managed by a project manager as a key competency. Part of the project manager is
able to arrange projects in the appropriate order and produce the goals at a certain stage. Through
paying attention, and along with it, progress can be tracked as the project continues to move forward
and to make adjustments to ensure that everything is in the flow.
It covers all aspects from start-up to execution, such as meetings, members, projections, timeframes
and allocation of resources and so on. The program standard thus requires the potential to perform in
the projects directly.
Negotiation skills
This expertise is so important for this project. In this project, the first negotiation was to persuade the
selected organization to agree to my proposal and allow me to examine its business environment.
Project management is more like policy; it unites a number of entities, often with rivalry and the role
of the Project Manager to put all diverse desires and personalities to the same page so that the project
objectives can be accomplished. Negotiating the use of resources, schedules, budgets and a number
of other similar compromises, which are unavoidable, should be handled by me in a good way to
bring this project to completion. I have negotiated with everyone and almost every day for this
project. Time and willingness to consider the other party's interest was needed for negotiation. The
secret to this skill is to find the middle ground and make agreements so that everyone feels like they
have won.
Problem solving
I addressed issues nearly every day as a project manager. Many problems are small and can be
solved easily, and others are big and require much time and effort to address. So either a small or a
major problem, will ensure that the problems are dealt with promptly by getting this ability. As a
project manager my duty is to identify issues before impacting the project. Before it becomes a
disaster it's easier to deal with the problems.
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Subject matter expertise
This skill is very much needed in this project and in almost every project. Even if other project
management skills are fluent, as the world of digital is moving faster and project manager should be
an expert in all the subject matters such as marketing, designing, and accountancy and so on. As a
project coordinator should know enough to come up with a plan and then to execute and manage it
properly and lead them to success. As a project manager should know about the work done by the
team, platform and the system team use, possibilities and the limitations of those so then can have an
intelligent and informed preparation and conversation with the relevant parties. Should have a good
knowledge of the process and deliverables and understanding why and how it’s don’t that way, even
when the job is not actually this. Knowing everything and making adjustments whenever necessary
makes the project more valuable. It is very important to have this skill for every project, which means
understanding how things work, how everything is designed, how to surprise the clients and
stakeholders and so on.
Risk management
Project manager is the one who is responsible for everything even when the project goes wrong,
regardless of the situation everyone wonders whether the project manager has foreseen the future of
the project and taken necessary steps before it becomes an issue. Client and the project team hate it
when the project is not going as how it should be going. Risks are often not urgent and may impact the
project when it suddenly occurs. To stay on the of the project, should control the risk and actively
militate against it as far as possible.
Effectively managing the risk provides with massive benefits. As a project manager risk management
is an ability to identify risks before it becomes an issue, and come up with a solution so the risk of
them ever becoming issues is neutralized.
Budgeting
In order to keep the project on track it is a duty of the project coordinator to have basic accounting
principles and should maintain a constant awareness of the project budgetary performance. Budgeting
includes setting of a budget, estimation cost, management of the cost and determining the negative and
positives which is going to bring into the project.
For this project WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) is used for budgeting. This includes all the work
necessary to make the project successful. Identifying the discrepancies in the begging will help to
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avoid unpleasant surprises on the road. With a good budgeting skill there won’t be even single chances
for mistakes and can be adjusted as how it be most beneficial for the project.
Knowledge gained during the project
As the project manager and lead the project to success I must have all the skills mentioned above, as
of my knowledge I do have those skills but not up to the point where I can do everything mentioned
above perfectly as a professional. While undertaking the research I got to learn several things from
research as well as from people I got to associate while doing the project. One of those is project
management plan which should be the main priority of any project, after finishing the project I got to
learn about how to manage the project with better perspective. And also, I learnt of how to manage
time and resources more efficiently than I did before. I also got to learn more efficient way of managing
costs and risks. All of these learnings can lead me to do a better job with doing a project in future and
make it effective than this project.
4.2 Evaluate the value of the project management process and use of quality research to
meet stated objectives and support own learning and performance
Project objectives
Test of infrastructure devices, network servers, operational systems, physical security of buildings
and wireless internet security.
Discover unknown entry points
Discover unauthorised access
Introducing expert policies and procedures to help eliminate threats through network entry points and
infrastructure
Recommendations on future enhancement of the company system
Project management process to meet stated objectives
Initiation phase
To meet the above-mentioned objectives of the project the project management process should be
managed in an efficient manner. For every project each and every phase makes a major impact, and
when starting a project, the most crucial phase is considered as the initiation phase. Because it being
the first phase of the project it can affect the whole project in any way possible. Most mistakes are
done during this phase. In this project, with the initiation process is a combination of project
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acknowledgement and company findings, in which the project can lead to success or failure
depending on how we manage it. In this project there should be a better understanding of what the
project is about and how, who and what we are going to do with a well-defined scope statement
which can give a clear focus on the project. With all these taken to be considered then this project
can be lead to success.
Planning phase
This is one of the important part of any project which will determine, all the activities, costs, risks,
schedules, and others things are planned here. In this Managing a Project on the environmental
impact of digital transformation project the above-mentioned things are to be managed in an efficient
manner to meet project success. The inclusions in this phase will determine whether the objectives
will be met or not. In this Managing a Project on the environmental impact of digital transformation
project planning phase all the tasks included in it are taken to special consideration and are managed
properly to meet the objective of this project to make this project a success.
With organizing a well determined team, setting up certain goals, and with the consideration of the
risk that could rise this project phase was completed successfully.
Execution phase
This is the phase where the project manager will develop the project deliverables and hand it over to
the respective authority. Usually this phase takes much time rather than the previously mentioned
phases. In this Managing a Project on the environmental impact of digital transformation project this
phase will consist of executing process group, quality assurance, procurements and managing
stakeholder, in which if these are done correctly then the project will be successful. In his project
executing process group was to evaluate the processes, make analysis, planning and procedures in
order to finish the project and after that the quality assurance should be done, in which we can use
the help of auditing and monitoring all the project requirements and then the procurement process is
to be done to narrow down certain agreements and the final stage is to manage the expected outcome
of the stakeholders. With all these being done with high standard this phase was completed
successfully to meet the project objectives which will lead to project success.
Closeout phase
This is the ending phase of any project, but it cannot be done just like that because after completing
the there are few other things to be done before closing out the project. In this phase closeout there
should be project deliverables which have to be transferred to the respective party, project achieving,
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contract completion and resource reporting to be done. In this Managing a Project on the
environmental impact of digital transformation project the project manager and his team have
completed all the previous phases with maximum success rate and they have developed the best
possible deliverable and hand it over to the organization. And in this project the project manager also
has made all the required documentations regarding the project, project contract and resources and
hand it over to the organization. With all the reporting’s and other tasks completed with maximum
effort it this project have met its objective criteria and for that this project is of maximum successful
standard.
Quality research to meet stated objectives
Quality research denotes that all the features of an analysis design. It particularly relates the
perspective of the relationship between the methods and questions for selecting subjects’
measurement of analysis and deliverables and other problems related to the research. Quality
research means that the research done was on a higher standard.
In this project there were certain standards considered while assessing quality research, those are;
Questions which are important to be investigated, pose of significance.
The research topic being well understandable.
Questions to be relevant to the topic.
Best research method application.
And in this research project it is particularly overlooked on the below mentioned tasks to ensure
project success.
Research queries square measure designed to succeed in a selected conclusion.
Alternative views or contrary findings square measure unheeded or suppressed.
Data and analysis strategies square measure biased.
Conclusions square measure supported faulty logic.
Limitations of study square measure unheeded and therefore the implications of results square
measure exaggerated.
Key knowledge and analysis details square measure unavailable for review by others.
Researchers square measure unqualified and unacquainted specialized problems.
Citations square measure primarily from interest group teams or fashionable media, instead of from
peer reviewed skilled and tutorial organizations
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