Write a paper on United States Project Management dealing with these 5 questions relating to Earned Value Management (EVM).

a. To what extent does EVM impact projects?
b. What are other methods/tools that might be used for tracking budgets?
c. What benefits and shortfalls exist using EVM in organizations?
d. What flow-down requirements might exist when requiring subcontractors to use EVM?
e. What steps are required to close out EVM budgets on projects?