Question

1.Suppose that you are interested in buying several (>10) new computers for the gaming café you are starting. Create a cost-benefit analysis that illustrates the return on the investment that you would receive from making the purchase. Use a computer-related websites (e.g., Lenovo, Apple, Dell, HP) should have real tangible costs that you can include in your analysis. Project your numbers to include a three-year period. Show results in a spreadsheet.

2. Visit a project management website such as the Project Management Institute (www.pmi.org). Most have links to project management software products, white papers, and research. Examine some of the links for project management to better understand a variety of Internet sites that contain information related to this chapter. Which are the five most important sources of information that you find?

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2. When examining this website, one thing that stands out to me is the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. I was not aware the employers look for this certification when hiring project managers, I always thought it was all based on experience. In addition, I was also interested in the webinars that they have to offer. A lot of insightful information to becoming a successful project manager. They offer information on professional and career development, which are qualities that can take you far down the road in any profession. I will definitely be utilizing this website’s resources in the future as Project Management has become a spark interest of mine. In order to get experience, having the knowledge can make employers to give you that open opportunity to get your feet wet