In this homework assignment‚ you will be working through two crashing problems and four earned value problems. All the information you need is included within this Homework packet. Make sure you answer all parts of the questions in their entirety. Once you have worked through the problems‚ please post your responses to the Dropbox. Please refer to the course Syllabus for the due date. PROBLEM 1 Use the network diagram below and the additional information provided to answer the corresponding
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Problem 1 The following data were obtained from a project to create a new portable electronic. Activity Duration Predecessors A 5 Days --- B 6 Days --- C 8 Days --- D 4 Days A‚ B E 3 Days C F 5 Days D G 5 Days E‚ F H 9 Days D I 12 Days G Step 1: Construct a network diagram for the project. Step 2: Answer the following questions: (15 points total) a) What is the Scheduled Completion of the Project? (5 points) b) What is the Critical Path of the Project
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CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PROJ 586 Final Exam Page 1 1. (TCO A) In a _____ organization‚ the project manager does not have complete authority over the project team. 2. (TCO H) What is the longest phase of the project life cycle? 3. (TCO B) A(n) _____ is defined as a piece of work that consumes time. 4. (TCO D) All of the following are risk response types except _____. 5. (TCO F) The two most common types of project reports are _____. 6. (TCO C) The _____ time is the latest time by which
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Before starting this homework assignment‚ please review the AIB simulation in this week’s Lecture. This simulation will provide you with an understanding of how to create a network diagram‚ and how to do a forward and backward pass to determine the ES‚ LS‚ EF‚ LF and slack (float). You will also learn how to determine the duration of the project‚ and the critical path. In this homework assignment‚ you will be working through four Activity In Box (AIB) problems. Using the activity‚ duration‚ and
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CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PROJ 586 Final Exam Page 1 1. (TCO A) In the _____ organization structure‚ the project manager is responsible for the project results‚ whereas the functional manager is responsible for providing the resources needed to achieve the results. 2. (TCO H) What is the longest phase of the project life cycle? 3. (TCO B) The lowest level item of any one branch of the WBS is called a(n) _____. 4. (TCO D) A _____ is a predefined set of actions that will be implemented if
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Week 2: Project Charter/Scope ProJ 586 Project Name | Construction of a new plant | Project Number | 001-001A | Project Manager | David Mulay | Prioritization | High | Owner(s) | Walter Seitz | Start Date: | April 18‚ 2011 | Scheduled Completion Date: | June 30‚ 2012 | Mission | The Purpose of this
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plastics experience. #3. Reduce dependence on equipment suppliers. #4. Reach first or second in regional market shares. #5. Attain a national presence in the container industry. #6. Increase productivity. Scope For this project to be successful‚ the board expects the following deliverables to be in place: 1. Select resources such as: Architect‚ Real Estate Consultant‚ and General Contractor. 2. Recruit and Train Managers for Huntsville Plant. 3. Create a Pre-Production and Production
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Week 3 Homework Why study situational approaches to leadership? Researchers began to focus on what style of leadership was most effective in a particular situation with a particular manager. Contingency or situational theories look for the best fit between the leader and the situation and provide guidelines for a manger to achieve this fit. Managers adjust their decision making‚ orientation and motivational approach based upon a unique combination of factors in their situations for example
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Week 3 Homework Operant Conditioning molds behavior by the consequences of an individual through punishment‚ reinforcement and extinction. Observational Learning happens from observing the behavior of other individuals. Social Learning is a behavior learned from a social environment. Prejudice is developed and nurture through classical and operant conditioning from an early age when an individual acts prejudice towards something and is rewarded for acting in such a way or saying such things.
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Week 5: Case Study PROJ 587 – Advanced Program Management Part 1 Executive Summary A medium-sized firm Clean fabrics Inc in United States has increased the company’s revenues strategically about $350 million dollars per year. The company struggles to meet the objectives of expanding the company along with the cost control. The vision of the company is to provide the right choice to the clients and supplying the support services for the cruise ship industry in the different parts of the world
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