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Universal Journal of Management Vol. 1(2), pp. 63 - 68
DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2013.010204
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Application of Project Management Framework into the Simulation of International Commodity Exhibition on Campus
H. W. Ker*, J. Y. Yang
Department of International Trade, Chihlee Institute of Technology, Wunhua Rd., Banciao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
ABSTRACT
Emphasizing on exhibition industries can bring multiplier effects on benefits of corporations. To comply with the trend and to meet the skills and knowledge demanded by the workforce, the Department of International Trade of C Institute of Technology establishes a Simulation of International Commodity Exhibitionto provide students with practical experience in organizing an international commodity exhibition, integrating the curriculum what they have learned, and solving the problems they may face in the future workplace. However, a systematic procedure, based on the integration of information available, past experiences, and experts鈥� knowledge, has not been developed for this important activity. The practice of organizing exhibition and project management shares a lot of common characteristics. This paper aims to (1)examine the advantages of applying project management to the simulation of international commodity exhibition on campus, (2) suggest the practical application of project management in this simulation of exhibition on campus, including five processes and nine knowledge areas, and thus (3) provide Department with reference, and to avoid repetitive planning. Results suggested that simulation of commodity exhibition on campus should focus on the knowledge areas such as Human Resource Management, Integration Management, Communication Management, and Time Management. Further suggestions are given.
KEYWORDS
Project Management, Simulation of Commodity Exhibition, Human Resource Management, Integration Management, Communication Management, Time Management
Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] H. W. Ker , J. Y. Yang , "Application of Project Management Framework into the Simulation of International Commodity Exhibition on Campus," Universal Journal of Management, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 63 - 68, 2013. DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2013.010204.
(b). APA Format:
H. W. Ker , J. Y. Yang (2013). Application of Project Management Framework into the Simulation of International Commodity Exhibition on Campus. Universal Journal of Management, 1(2), 63 - 68. DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2013.010204.