(a) Regarding identifying Projects: I.

ESICs Project Panchdeep which is developed by Wipro:

Summary and the Main Objective of the project: ESIC stands for Employees State Insurance Corporation which is under Ministry Of Labour and Employment of Indian Government. The main objective of this project is to provide medical services to the Insured Persons (IP's- belonging to economically weaker section of society) through its network of 144 hospitals and 1388 dispensaries spread across the country. It is very difficult to maintain the process manually. So ESIC decided to process this system where all the hospitals and dispensaries across the country could be integrated into a single e-health environment for better accessibility for everyone. The main challenges for this project are like Creation of one of the largest medical records database in the world. Largest roll out of identity cards in India. Coverage for 2220 sites across India. After bidding, this project is undertaken by Wipro and named the project as Panchdeep.Wipro has undertaken the activities like Project Milap, Project Pashan, Project Danwantri, and Project Pragati. The key benefits of this Project: Automation of this project resulting in faster processing of claims. Improved operation co-ordination across functional departments. Reduction in operational cost in terms of lower inventory cost. Time line for the project: Six-and-half-year project worth INR 118.2 million which is started in March 2009. Link: http://www.wipro.com/documents/nc_esic_casestudy_april2k10_3042010_161522.pdf II. Nissan Project which is maintaining by Mahindra Satyam:

Summary and the Main Objective of the project: This project is regarding application maintenance and operation services. This is worth USD 40 million over five years. Time line for the project: The deal is for a period of three years until 2013, with an additional extension period of two years. Link: http://zeenews.india.com/business/technology/satyam-strives-for-normalcy-gets-5-year-nissanorder_6123.html (b) I.

How many members does PMI have? PMI is one of the world's largest not-for-profit membership associations for the project management profession, with more than 650,000 members and credential holders in more than 185 countries. What is included in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) It has always been practiced informally, but began to emerge as a distinct profession in the mid-20 th century. PMIs A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) identifies its recurring elements: Project management processes fall into five groups: Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring and Controlling

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Project management knowledge draws on nine areas: III. Project Integration Management Project Scope Management Project Time Management Project Cost Management Project Quality Management Project Human Resource Management Project Communications Management Project Risk Management Project Procurement Management

What certifications does PMI offer?

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Project Management Professional (PMP) Program Management Professional (PgMP) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) OPM3 Professional Certification

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Go to a job search website and cite at least 2 openings that needs project management skills. A position description would be sufficient along with the reference link to state where you obtained that information from.

Job Title: PPMO Project Manager Description Provides project management services to medium-sized projects within Computing Services. Takes projects from original concept through final implementation integrating structured project management methodology. Accountable for project planning, scheduling, and budget and risk assessment throughout project cycle. Facilitates communications for project teams, sponsors and university constituents. Consults/partners with multi-departmental stakeholders, technical managers and vendors. May direct/garner technical or staff resources at various stages in the project cycle. Has shared accountability for project outcomes. Provide coaching and mentoring to other division project leads.

Link: https://cmu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=23741&src=JB-10246

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Description Responsible for the successful delivery of one or more, medium to large sized, and moderately to highly complex projects, which often require high levels of function and or integration, in an operational or change/grow environment. The operational portfolio will require focus on efficiency and effectiveness, especially as it relates to work intake, prioritization, decisioning, implementing and the like. Must understand the system scope and project objectives to achieve project needs through matrix management and collaboration with resource, process and budget management. Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including project stakeholders, consultants/vendors, and enterprise wide centers of excellence. Provides Project Management mentoring / coaching to fellow Project Management resources

Link: https://www.chubb.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm? fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=11246&CurrentPage=9

(C) Mission statements of a company/organization: 1. Apple mission statement: Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet offerings. Products delivered: I pad, portable MAC Link: http://drdianehamilton.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/top-10-company-mission-statements-in-2011/ 2. IBM mission statement: At IBM, we strive to lead in the invention, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, storage systems and microelectronics. We translate these advanced technologies into value for our customers through our professional solutions, services and consulting businesses worldwide. Projects/Products: IBM introduced mainframes which very useful to access the large data. Using this technology mainly in access large data like banking, railway sectors. IBM laptops. Link: http://www.samples-help.org.uk/mission-statements/ibm-mission-statement.htm