INMGT-475/675 – Adv. Project Mgt. – Assignment 5 – 40 pts.
INDIVIDUAL Assignment
Objective
Objective 6 – Utilize project management software application techniques. Also, ensure and refresh competency in the basic operation of the Microsoft Project application. There are 2 parts to this assignment.
Reference
Textbook – Nicholas & Steyn, Ch. 8 (Sections 8.1-8.3)
Textbook – Nicholas & Steyn, Ch. 8 Practice Problem posted in Course Content
MS Project Guide & related Videos
Part 1 Instructions – MS Project Plan
Complete an MS Project plan using the information listed for the Standard Software Development Test Project listed below. Be sure to set all file options and formatting as described in the MS Project Guide. Submit file to appropriate Dropbox. Predecessors are linked sequentially (FS) with exception of Test development code (SS+1 day).
Set options to Auto-Schedule, Effort-Driven, Fixed Duration. No holidays or Standard Calendar change.
Assume one resource per task with work hours as listed. Correct Resource Units for Fixed Duration.
Part 1 Grading – MS Project Problem
The grading rubric is listed as follows.
Part 2 Instructions – Ch.8 Problem (15 pts.)
For this assignment, complete the following:
H
Start
F
End
G
A
D
C
B
E
H
Start
F
End
G
A
D
C
B
E
Normal Crash
Activity
Tn
Cn
Tc
Cc
Cost slope
A
5
210
4
280
B
9
400
6
640
C
7
500
5
600
D
9
540
7
600
E
5
500
2
1100
F
6
150
5
240
G
4
150
4
150
H
7
600
6
750
In the course MS Project Content, there is a practice problem for Chapter 8 – Q7. Also, see the book example as posted in the Chapter 8 power point and video. These serve as examples for the book content and this assignment.
Utilize the MS Project application and Excel as appropriate to answer the questions. Using Fixed Units is OK. Enter the Activities into MS Project using the “Normal Tn” which is the normal duration for each activity. This will enable you to determine the critical path. Recall that crashing is effective on the critical path only to answer the Questions 5-6. No need to submit MS Project plans. Submit answers in a Word or Excel document.
Questions to answer:
Determine the normal duration (2 pts.)
Determine the normal direct cost (2 pts.)
Determine the critical path (2 pts.)
Determine the Cost Slope values for each activity (4 pts.)
What is the least costly way to reduce the project duration by 2 days? (2 pts.)
What is the new project cost with the duration reduced by 2 days? (3 pts.)
Part 2 Grading – Ch.8 Problem
Be sure to show detailed calculations for each answer to receive full credit. Answers without detailed calculations given will earn only 1 pt. if correct and 0 pts. if incorrect.
AdvPM Assign 5 MS Project