Boeing B787 Lithium Ion Battery Project
Review the presentation for Module 3 concerning the Project Management Iron Triangle and the article describing the Boeing B787 Lithium Ion Battery Project failure – both available on 3.1 Module Topic Readings and Resources. Also, review the video below:
The Project Management Triple Constraint (YouTube 6:28)
(Links to an external site.)
Prompt
Based on what you learned from these materials, develop a two to three-page document, excluding cover sheet and reference page, which provides your analysis and conclusion of what went wrong and how the problem may have originated in the initiation phase of the project.
How does the project failure relate to the principles of the project management Iron Triangle and the project initiation phase?
What risks did Boeing fail to adequately address affecting the triangle balance?
Were there unknowns involved which contributed to the project failure?
Conclude – Summarize why you believe such a prestigious aviation company experienced such a project failure based on the Iron Triangle and project initiation phase, and do you believe this can be considered comparable to other aviation/aerospace project failures–or was it an isolated case?
Expectations
All written assignments are to be prepared as scholarly documents in accordance with the current edition of the APA Manual. Student resources are not limited to the module resource materials. Additional research and inquiry is encouraged as well as original thought and critical thinking.
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Rubric
ASCI 674 3.3 Case Study 1: Boeing B787 Lithium Ion Battery Project
ASCI 674 3.3 Case Study 1: Boeing B787 Lithium Ion Battery Project
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Analysis / Interpretation / Application
The writing is demonstrative of student selection and performance of appropriate analysis, evaluation, and/or synthesis of material relevant to the subject topic. Topical focus and relevancy is identified and includes conclusions or recommendations. In addition, it demonstrates that the student has gained understanding of the topic beyond the information presented in the readings.
40 pts
Exceeds Standards
36 pts
Meets Standards
32 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Supporting References
Chose supporting references with clearly identifiable and comparable information applicable to the topic.
30 pts
Exceeds Standards
27 pts
Meets Standards
24 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Style & Mechanics
Uses proper APA citations and reference formatting; grammatically-sound and free of spelling errors, follows required formatting rules, including required word count; and fully addresses given assignment.
30 pts
Exceeds Standards
27 pts
Meets Standards
24 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
30 pts
Total Points: 100
