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1. INTRODUCTION Project management software or PMS is a computer-aided project management tool that assists individuals and organizations in managing individual projects or portfolios of projects. It can be web-based or desktop. Personal project management software is normally much simpler in design than corporate project management software as it does not normally involve the complexity of managing large projects. Key features of the software include resource planning and analysis, multiple project planning, and critical path analysis. From these functions, the system will generate deliverables such as reports containing accurate, real-time and vital data that can be used, among other things, to analyze project progress. This document aims to evaluate the impact of using the PMS, looking specifically at the organizational level. First, it will examine the impact of the PMS in aligning projects with the organization's key objectives and business strategy. It will then evaluate the impact of PMS on resource allocation and business process improvements, and finally, critically discuss the role of PMS in measuring accountability and implementing best practices.2. IMPACT OF PMS IN ALIGNMENT OF PROJECTS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S KEY OBJECTIVES AND BUSINESS STRATEGY For large organizations such as the United Nations or Shell that deliver projects in a multi-project environment, have a robust measure of control and monitoring of the performance of their Project portfolio will be critical to meeting key business objectives or strategies. With project planning and critical path analysis capabilities, PMS emphasizes alignment between project progress and ultimate success to meet the organization's overall goal or business strategy. Recently developed software such as iN...... middle of paper ......simple and fast, essential for reducing delivery times. With its robust communication function, the system can serve as a "database" or a "portal" for users to tap into. Thanks to the extensive network, users are able to communicate with stakeholders in a single language.REFERENCEHeroelen, W. 2005, 'Product Scheduling – Theory and Practice', Production and Operations Management Vol.14 No. 4 Winterr 2005 pp413-432Backett, H 2006, "Project Management for All", Computer Weekly, 28 March 2008 pp34Sappe, R. 2007, "Project Management Solutions for Building Owners and Developers", Buildings, April 2007 Vol.101, Iss 4 , pp 22Kerzner, H 2003 'Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Control (Online) Available at: Google Scholar.iSixSigma Magazine, November/December 2006