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1. What are the processes (discussed in class) involved in project cost / budget management.
The processes involves in the management of cost and budget are the; identification of the plan.
There are 4 processes for project cost management:
Planning cost management :determining the policies, procedures, and documentation
that will be used for planning, executing, and controlling project cost.
Estimating costs: developing an approximation or estimate of the costs of the resources
needed to complete a project
Determining the budget: allocating the overall cost estimate to individual work items to
establish a baseline for measuring performance
Controlling costs: controlling changes to the project budget
2. Why is it important for a PM to understand financial terms? Define the following financial terms:
profit, profit margin, life cycle costing and cash flow analysis.
The PM is the main person who regulates the projects after getting the complete
information. It is essential for the PM to understand each and every term related with the project
to execute the project according to his full knowledge. These are the few financial terms that may
help the PM to understand the project:
Profit: Profit calculation is revenues minus expenditures.
Profit margins: These are the ratios of revenues to profits.
Life cycle costing: This cycle is a clearer picture of the cost invested in a projected throughout
the life of the project. It also reveals the cost and benefits associated with the life cycle.
Cash flow analysis: This analysis enables the manager to evaluate the cash projected in the
project and benefit from the project in terms of cash. Along with that it also depicts the rough
draft of in and out of cash related with a specific project.
3. What are costs? What are benefits? What tangible cost and benefits? What are in intangible cost
and benefits? What direct and indirect cost?
Costs are the monetary value projected by a company to achieve some benefit. Benefits
are the expected outcome related with specific expense or associated with a cost such as
purchase of building or machinery etc. Tangible costs or benefits are those terms that can be
calculated or evaluated by the organization in monetary terms. Intangible costs or benefits are
those that are difficult to measure in monetary terms such as goodwill calculation, prestige etc.
Direct costs are costs that can be directly related to producing the products and services of the
project. Indirect costs are those that are not directly related to the products or services of the
project, but are indirectly related to performing the project.
4. What is earned value (EV)? Explain how earned value management can be used to control costs and
measure project performance.
The earned value is also known as the budgeted cost of work performed, is an estimation
of the physically completed work related with a project. It is based on the original planned costs
for the project or activity and the rate at which the team is completing work on the project or
activity to date. A baseline is the figure in the original project plan plus approved changes. With
the assistance of the cost performance baseline, the PM and their teams can evaluate the project
meeting scope, time and cost goals by entering actual information and then comparing it to the
baseline.
5. Given the following information for a one year (12 months) project:
PV = $23,000
EV = $20,000
AC = $25,000
BAC = $120,000
Answer the following questions:
a. What is the cost variance (CV), schedule variance (SV), cost performance index (CPI) and schedule
performance index (SPI) for the project?
Cost variance (CV) = earned valued (EV) - actual cost (AC): 20,000 - 25000 = -$5000
Schedule variance (SV) is the earned value (EV) - planned value (PV): 20000 - 23000 = -$3000
Cost performance index (CPI) = ratio of EV to AC: 20000/25000 = .8, or 80%
Schedule performance index = ratio of EV to PV: 20000/23000=.87 or 87%
b. How is the project doing? Is it ahead of schedule, on schedule or behind schedule? Is it under
budget, on budget or over budget?
The project is behind schedule and a over budget.
c. Use the CPI to calculate the estimate at completion (EAC) for this project. Is the project performing
better than planned, as planned as or worse than planned?
EAC = BAC / CPI: 120000/.8 = $150,000
The project is performing worse than planned, because it’s expensive
d. Use the SPI to estimate how long it will take to complete the project.Time to completion = original
time estimate/SPI: 12/.87 = 13.79 months
6. In assignment 4 & 5 you developed the scope and schedule for a new Self-checkout
Point of Sale (cash register) system in TU’s University Store. That project required at least 4
summary tasks and 12 primary tasks. Using the Excel template (attached in BB) create a Project
Cost Estimate (like the sample below) for you Self-checkout project. Be sure to include the cost
for each primary task. Provide summary task totals and percentage of total project cost.
Copy and paste the Project Cost Estimate worksheet into your word document (make sure it
fits page and is readable) and answer the questions below:
Sample Project Cost Estimate
a. What is the total cost of the project?
$49.795
b. What is the cost of each summary task (level 1 of your WBS - 1., 2., 3., etc. )?
Level 1 = $1050
Level2= $15.395
Level3=$32.550
Level4=$800
c. What summary task for the project is the most costly?
Executing and costing $32.550
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Summary of assignment • Task: You will complete the following: o Identify the decision-maker or group of decision-make ...
Memo Proposal Memo to the Decision-maker
Summary of assignment • Task: You will complete the following: o Identify the decision-maker or group of decision-makers to whom you will write this memo. o Consider the secondary research you conducted on your topic for writing assignment #2. o Consider what primary research you will need to conduct for your research-based report. o Write a proposal memo to your decision-maker asking for permission to conduct this research. • Length: 800-1100 words • Format: A template for the memo is provided on page 2. How This Assignment Informs Writing Assignment #4 This proposal memo is a preliminary step you take prior to writing your final paper, which is the research-based report (writing assignment #4). Your final paper in WRTG 394 will be a report in which you: • define a problem in your workplace or community persuasively and accurately. • propose a solution or solutions to the problem or issue. As part of defining the problem and proposing a solution, you must conduct primary research. You might also need to conduct some additional secondary research. In Writing Assignment #3, the proposal to conduct research, you are persuading a decision-maker or group of decisionmakers to authorize you to begin conducting this research that will end up in your final report. The main purposes of the research proposal memo are to accomplish the following: • Demonstrate that the problem you’ve identified for Project #4 is significant enough to warrant investigation. • Present a feasible plan or blueprint for your research. • Set forth potential benefits to the organization or community from the research that justify the use of time and resources. 2 Template for Submitting Your Memo Note: Please use the format outlined below, including the headers provided in bold, for the memo. To: [Decision Maker Name(s) and title(s)] From: [Your Name and title] Date: [Today’s Date] Subject: Request to Conduct Research on […] Summary [Write one or two sentences in which you mention why you are writing this memo.] What the Problem Is and Why It Needs to Be Investigated [In a series of paragraphs, describe the problem to which you are going to propose a solution and explain why you think this problem is important.] What Secondary Research I Have Conducted about the Problem [In one paragraph describe secondary research you have conducted on the problem and solution.] What Primary Research I Will Conduct about the Problem [In a series of paragraphs, describe primary research you will conduct on the problem and solution.] Why We Will Benefit from My Research and Recommendations [In one or two paragraphs, describe your recommendations to the problem/situation you are describing. Include a description of the potential benefits that your organization or community will incur by authorizing your research and considering your recommendation.] Conclusion [In one or two sentences, conclude your memo by repeating the request for authorization and reminding of the benefits of your conducting the research and considering your recommendations
MGMT 494 ERAU Emerging Aviation Sector Information Systems Research Paper
Hello,Here are the instructions for this assignment:OVERVIEWThere are a number of emerging information system solutions cu ...
MGMT 494 ERAU Emerging Aviation Sector Information Systems Research Paper
Hello,Here are the instructions for this assignment:OVERVIEWThere are a number of emerging information system solutions currently being developed or that will be utilized in the aviation environment in the near future. The main objectives of these solutions are to enhance the operations, safety, and/or efficiency of aviation-related entities.>In this research paper assignment, you will select an emerging aviation information system topic relating to a solution presented in the Module 9 Readings and Resources page or from primary sources that you discover while conducting research. After conducting a thorough research process, you will compose and submit a scholarly paper.Select an emerging aviation information system topic relating to a solution that is currently being developed or that will be utilized in the aviation environment in the near future.In your research paper:Describe the emerging aviation information system that you selected.Identify how aviation-related personnel benefit from the implementation of the technology or program.Explain how the emerging aviation information system enhances an aviation-related entity's operations, safety, and/or efficiency.To receive a high-level grade in this assignment, you must put forth a considerable amount of time and effort. You will be graded on the scholastic quality of your paper and the fulfillment of the requirements stated in the Requirements section.REQUIREMENTSReview the Writing Style Guide.Review the rubric below the assignment data for detailed grading criteria before beginning your work.Use your own words to demonstrate a clear understanding and comprehension of the subject matter.Copying and pasting one direct quote after another without presenting a majority of the data in your own words will result in a low assignment grade.Support your personal opinions, feelings, and observations with meaningful scholarly data obtained from primary sources.Survey the subject matter data presented in the module Readings and Resources.MGMT 494 Assignment 9.2 Case Study & Research Paper RubricMGMT 494 Assignment 9.2 Case Study & Research Paper RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis & Content55.0 ptsExcellent - A THOROUGH analysis of the topic was provided AND a minimum of FOUR FULL pages of double-spaced text was submitted in the body of the text.45.0 ptsVery Good - A THOROUGH analysis of the topic was provided AND a minimum of THREE FULL pages of double-spaced text was submitted in the body of the text.40.0 ptsSatisfactory - A THOROUGH analysis of the topic was provided AND a minimum of TWO FULL pages of double-spaced text was submitted in the body of the text.35.0 ptsNear Failing - A BASIC analysis of the topic was provided AND a minimum of TWO FULL pages of double-spaced text were submitted in the body of the text.0.0 ptsFailing - A minimum of TWO FULL pages of double-spaced text was NOT submitted in the body of the text.55.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion & Recommendations15.0 ptsExcellent - The conclusion was sound AND the recommendations were ENTIRELY appropriate.13.0 ptsVery Good - The conclusion was sound AND the recommendations were MOSTLY appropriate.11.0 ptsSatisfactory - The conclusion was sound AND the recommendations were SOMEWHAT appropriate.9.0 ptsNear Failing - The conclusion was NOT sound OR the recommendations were NOT SOMEWHAT appropriate.0.0 ptsFailing - A conclusion with recommendations was NOT presented.15.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle & Mechanics10.0 ptsExcellent - ALL sentences were properly structured AND the data was ENTIRELY free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.9.0 ptsVery Good - ALL sentences were properly structured BUT there were SOME spelling, grammar, OR punctuation errors.8.0 ptsSatisfactory - SOME sentences were NOT properly structured AND there were SOME spelling, grammar, OR punctuation errors.7.0 ptsNear Failing - SOME sentences were NOT properly structured AND there were MANY spelling, grammar, OR punctuation errors.0.0 ptsFailing - MANY sentences were not properly structured AND there were MANY spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarly Research10.0 ptsExcellent - Scholarly research was conducted utilizing a minimum of TWO outside primary sources (excluding the textbook) AND terminology from the source materials was presented.9.0 ptsVery Good - Scholarly research was conducted utilizing a minimum of TWO outside primary sources (excluding the textbook) BUT terminology from the source materials was NOT presented.8.0 ptsSatisfactory - Scholarly research was conducted utilizing a minimum of ONE outside primary source (excluding the textbook) AND terminology from the source materials was presented.7.0 ptsNear Failing - Scholarly research was conducted utilizing a minimum of ONE outside primary source (excluding the textbook) BUT terminology from the source materials WAS NOT presented.0.0 ptsFailing - Scholarly research was NOT conducted utilizing a minimum of ONE outside primary source (excluding the textbook).10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Style10.0 ptsExcellent - ALL of the following APA style components were provided AND there were NO format errors: Title Page, Page Header with Page Numbers, Introductory Paragraph AND Conclusion Section in the Body of the Text, Reference List Page.9.0 ptsVery Good - ALL of the following APA style components were provided AND there were SOME format errors: Title Page, Page Header with Page Numbers, Introductory Paragraph AND Conclusion Section in the Body of the Text, Reference List Page.8.0 ptsSatisfactory - SOME of the following APA style components were NOT provided AND there were NO format errors: Title Page, Page Header with Page Numbers, Introductory Paragraph AND Conclusion Section in the Body of the Text, Reference List Page.7.0 ptsNear Failing - SOME of the following APA style components were NOT provided AND there were SOME format errors: Title Page, Page Header with Page Numbers, Introductory Paragraph AND Conclusion Section in the Body of the Text, Reference List Page.0.0 ptsFailing - SOME of the following APA style components were NOT provided AND there were MANY format errors: Title Page, Page Header with Page Numbers, Introductory Paragraph AND Conclusion Section in the Body of the Text, Reference List Page.10.0 ptsTotal Points: 100.0PreviousNextSubmit a scholarly paper that addresses the following:Utilize Microsoft Word.Title Page (Page #1).Body of the text (4-5 pages) to include:Centered title of the paper.Introductory paragraph.ConclusionIn-text citations for direct quotes or paraphrased data from primary sources.Reference List Page (Page #6 or #7).Times New Roman 12-point fontDouble-spaced lines.APA Style 7th EditionUtilize theMGMT_494_APA_Style_7th_Edition_Template.docx. Edit the template to remove the informational notes and add your data. Select Enable Editing immediately below the Microsoft Word toolbar to be able to edit the document.Your paper will be evaluated through Turnitin when you submit your assignment in this activity.
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