Indicators and control systems

Indicators and control systems

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: Project Management (MGT 258)

Unit 6: Projects Controlling

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of indicators and control systems.
• Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

• Indices to monitor control
• Control systems

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Monitoring indices

   1. Explain schedule, cost and other suitable performance indicators.
   2. Distinguish raw data from derived measures.
   3. Calculate illustrative indices using stated definitions.

2. Interpretation

   1. Compare performance against the baseline.
   2. Assess trends and forecast implications.
   3. Recognize limits arising from incomplete or inconsistent data.

3. Control systems

   1. Link reports with responsibility and decisions.
   2. Define review and escalation procedures.
   3. Evaluate whether the system supports timely action.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 124–125.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here. Examples involving current laws, rates, institutional products or Nepalese status must identify the relevant period and official materials; no changing numerical or legal requirements are invented here.