AimThis paper has come about because of the author's own experience as a project manager at FMV. In various projects, I have wondered if there is a link between the programs and processes that I have to use in my daily work. Are these programs effective for managing projects and follow-up.

MethodIn order to examine whether it is efficiently using standard software, I have asked a number of projects manager at FMV to respond to a questionnaire, the method is qualitative.

AbstractEfficient project management will require a set of tools for planning, monitoring and evaluating. Often there is a demand for a comprehensive range of enterprise software applications and business solutions combined to one business solution. A relevant question is if it is possible to use standard software, i.e. MS office to efficiently manage a business project. This thesis will look in to this by analyzing a big organization, in this case the Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV). The analyze is based on a questionnaire with a number of project managers to determine if they have the possibility to do their work in an efficient way.

ConclusionIt is possible to run business projects without a connecting business tool, but it will demand a lot from the project manager. Furthermore, it will NOT be efficient.