PART A – GENERAL OVERVIEW ( 1600 WORDS ) [ LO1; LO2; LO4]

Critically evaluate the relationship between project cost control and project financial performance ( including academic references)

• Evaluate key costs at the initial project planning stage ( of a fashion project);
• Explain the key strengths of different cost estimating techniques;
• Explain the key cost control methods and strategies to implement a new project; and
• Suggest what steps can be taken to improve the financial performance of future projects at The NOVA Company?