ITC6035 – Project Management – Week - 2 Assignment 1. 1. Project management processes vary from organization to organization. In order to manage processes efficiently and in a consistent manner, organizations develop methodologies which are basically standards that provide guidance throughout the project's life cycle. Chapter 3 mentioned PMBOK® Guide, Six Sigma and Rational Unified Process (RUP) as examples of well known process management methodologies that help streamline and enhance the software development project management processes. Using resources on the Internet, find an example of an organization that has applied the principles from any one of these well known methodologies to their Information Technology (IT) project management …show more content…
Sigma six technology: Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools for process improvement. It is a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects in any process from manufacturing to transactional and from product to service. Six Sigma seeks to improve the quality of process outputs by identifying and removing the causes of error and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes. It uses a set of quality management methods including statistical methods, and creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization. Sigma six process is one in which 99.99966% of the products manufactured are statistically expected to be free of defects. Motorola first implemented this sigma six method in 1986. Features that set Six Sigma apart from previous quality improvement are 1)A clear focus on achieving measurable and quantifiable financial returns. 2)An increased focus on strong and passionate management leadership. 3)A clear commitment to making decisions on the basis of verifiable …show more content…
Samsung is perfecting its fundamental approach to product, process and personal development by using six sigma as a tool for innovation, efficiency and quality. the company has used tools and techniques such as total quality control, total process management, product data management, supply change management and customer relationship management. Samsung added sigma six to upgrade these existing methods to improve company innovation and competitive position in world market. Its objective is to create qualitative and quantitative growth and deliver competitive value to all stakeholders and shareholders. To achieve the goal of efficiency and timeliness, SEC has integrated Six Sigma into its entire business process to achieve the goal of efficiency and timeliness. As a began of sigma six, samsung start by pursuing a pervasive goal of developing its internal resources, especially people to put innovation in the development and design of products in manufacturing, marketing and growth of employees. With this strategies samsung started process in 1999 and early 2000 with training for samsung management, employees responsible for