Model Difference Analysis Supporting Process

Question: Discuss about the Model Difference Analysis for Supporting Process. Answer: Introduction: A project is a temporary endeavour that has defined timelines for its start and finish. It also has defined goals that can be measured for performance at the time of deliveries. Projects have defined budget and defined schedules(Weaver, 2010). A process is a series of activity that is performed to achieve one objective but it is focused on the management of process rather than on outcome which is the case with projects and it can be repetitive unlike projects(Soto Mnch, 2006). Building a computer on a production line is a regular operational process that would happen daily in a production unit of computers so it is not a project. Thus, this is actually a process rather than a project. Building a house has definite objectives and it would begin at one point of time and end at another definite point and thus, it can be seen as a project. Upgrading a computer from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is actually a very simple process that would take just a start and finish at one go. It does not have the complexities of deliverables and timelines. Moreover, Windows 7 to Windows 10 being an activity that does not require any expense, this activity cannot be termed as a project. Upgrading of 120 computers from Windows 7 to Windows 10 would involve specific timelines, a projected start, a project end, and specific budget for people involved in the work. It would also have specific timelines during which these machines would be updated. Thus, it can be considered as a project. References Soto, M. Mnch, J., 2006. Process Model Difference Analysis for Supporting Process Evolution, Kaiserslautern, Germany: Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering. Weaver, P., 2010. The difference between projects and Projects, Melbourne, Australia: Projects Services Pty Ltd.