You Are the Senior Project Manager for a Web Development

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Essay

You are the senior project manager for a Web development company with upwards of 100 current client projects.You have been assigned to evaluate two upcoming projects.One project is to develop a time- tracking solution that would allow your 20 freelancers to submit daily time sheets and would report on the time spent on each project.The other project is to redesign the client interface to the company extranet to make it easier to use.The extranet allows clients to log in and view their current Web sites under development,as well as view project statistics,documents,and progress reports.Compare the two projects in terms of risk factors.

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Definitions:

Leadership Styles

Various approaches to guiding, directing, and influencing people, which can range from autocratic to democratic to laissez-faire, among others.

Task Goals

Specific objectives or targets related to the completion of tasks within a job, often used to motivate employees, guide their efforts, and measure their performance.

Position Power

The authority and influence an individual possesses within an organization due to the rank or official role they hold, rather than their personal qualities or expertise.

Procedures

Established ways of doing something, typically involving a sequence of steps or actions.