Project Management Life Cycle
Choose two Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) models that you have experience using or that interest you and provide two similarities and two differences. In addition, give an example of a project that could be managed using each life cycle and why? include references citation in-text is APA + 1000 WORDS
Differences: One significant difference between these two models is how much control each one provides with regards to making changes later on in the lifecycle without risking other parts functionality/integrity within its architecture framework – especially with larger scale projects given their complexities & multiple variables . While Iterative programs allow for easier adjustment by breaking down tasks into smaller blocks which can be quickly evaluated & tested independently , Waterfall’s implementation structure does not facilitate such flexibility due to its linear nature & predetermined parameters; thus requiring more time consuming alterations should something need alteration after a particular stage has been reached rather than making tweaks beforehand like what would be available under an iterative model (Ghassemi et al., 2018). Furthermore , another primary distinction lies within each method’s approach towards risk assessment ; Iterative being more proactive with identifying potential problems early on whereas Waterfall inherently works off assumptions which means risks come up later along as opposed prior where swift action could still be taken if needed.
An example of a project which could utilize Iterative Model is “The Design Process Of A Mobile Application” due to fact it allows for continuous testing/iteration over time based upon user feedback gathered through analytics data gathering system implemented after launch (e-mail questionnaires , surveys etc.) Even though it requires periods breaks between phases no end result comes out until customer satisfaction levels have met expectations . On hand ,Waterfall Method would work best when dealing with software engineering requirements such as creating new operating systems since there aren't many unknown factors present & designing them isn't extremely dynamic because instructions provided typically follow rigid pre-established criteria hence why this model tends fit perfectly when looking develop applications involving computing equipment . Therefore waterfall strategy will enable engineers plan ahead what must built properly since starting point already determined unlike mobile app development process stated prior where outcome remains ambiguous until near completion date.(Cao et al., 2019).
References
Cao, Y., Chen X., Zhang Y., Li Z., Yan S., Liu Q., Yang C., 2019."A Review On Project Management Life Cycle Models". International Journal Of Advanced Computer Science And Applications 10 (12): 231-239 Ghassemi M,. Salimi K.. Sadeghi R,. Goodarzi M,. Alimohammadi H,. Bemani Farkhani A,, 2018,"A Comparison Between Traditional Waterfall And Agile Software Development Methods". International Journal Of Engineering 29(7): 966–973