SURFING THE NET EXERCISES - Pearson



SURFING THE NET EXERCISES

CHAPTER 2 Management of Work, Time, and Resources

Exercise 2-1

Your manager, Mr. Wilson, is aware that the use of project management has proven effective in a wide variety of fields and that project delivery has become increasingly complex. He wants to learn more about using project management in his role as vice-president of marketing. In this exercise, you will research various online resources and provide Mr. Wilson with a list of programs or courses that teach project management techniques.

A. Connect to a search engine of your choice.

B. Enter the following search words: online project management courses or online project management programs.

C. Review several web sites containing online courses or programs that will provide Mr. Wilson with the following “how-to” information:

▪ Create project plans

▪ Organize and lead a project team

▪ Control the project

▪ Monitor and evaluate the project

D. Prepare a list of the information you have found and give it to Mr. Wilson.

Exercise 2-2

The Mind Tools website provides information on a variety of workplace-related topics. This exercise gives you the opportunity to become familiar with this valuable site and gather information on a topic that interests you.

A. Connect to the Mind Tools website at .

B. Use the drop-down menus to research a topic of your choice based on your interests. The topics include:

▪ Time Management

▪ Stress Management

▪ Memory Improvement

▪ Information Skills

▪ Communication Skills

▪ Practical Creativity

▪ Problem Solving

▪ Decision Making

▪ Project Planning

C. Gather information about your topic and share your findings with your class.

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