Question Description

• Read "A&D High Tech (A): Managing Projects for Success" and the accompanying project plan and use the following key questions to consider in preparation for this class are:
  • What is the projected completion date? (Assume there are no holidays and ignore the sunk cost of the planning team’s effort.
  • What is the total cost? How much of the total costs are labor costs? Capital costs?
  • What is the critical path(s) in the project? How would you assess the level of risk in the project?
  • What is your opinion on the potential for the project to be completed on time?

• Read "A&D High Tech (B): Managing Scope Change" and the accompanying update project and use the following key questions to consider in preparation for this class are:
  • As of August 26, what is the projected cost and schedule? What are the trends? What is the critical path(s)?
  • Given the dimensions of project management and critical paths of a project, what can be done to bring the project back on track?
  • Is it possible to implement the changes to incorporate the promotional bundles and to complete the project by December 1? What are the necessary changes to the plan? Are there any additional risks involved in the revised plan?
  • What is the estimated cost variance for the project?