Chapter 3 Continue Case Study
1. Create a table listing all tasks separately, with their duration. (System Analysis and Design p.80) (Fig 3-7)
TAS
K
DESCRIPTION
DURATION
PREDECESSOR
1
Meet with fitness managers
5
2
Conduct a series of interviews
5
1
3
Review company records
3
2
4
Observe business operation
8
2
5
Analyze Bumblebee accounting software
5
3,4
6
Study sample of sales and billing transactions 2
3,4
7
Prepare report for Susan
1
5,6
2. Identify all dependent tasks and indicate what predecessor tasks are required. (System Analysis and Design p.82)
Task 2 is dependent on Task 1. Task 1 is a predecessor to Task 2.
Task 3&4 is dependent on Task 2. Task 1&2 is a predecessor to Task 3&4.
Task 5&6 is dependent on Task 3&4. Tasks 1,2,3 &4 is a predecessor to Tasks 5&6.
Task 7 is dependent on Task 5&6. Tasks 1,2,3,4,5&6 is a predecessor to Tasks 7.
3. Construct a PERT/CPM chart similar to the one in Figure 3-18 on page 82. If you have access to Microsoft Project or other (System Analysis and Design p.86)
