Optimistic Most Likely Time Time Pessimistic Activity (weeks) (weeks) Time (weeks) A 8 10 12 B 4 10 16 C 4 5 6. D 6. 8 10 E 4 7 12 F 6. 7 9 G 4 8 12 H. 3 3 TABLE 16-15 Optimistic Time Pessimistic Time Estimates Estimates Estimates (weeks) Most Likely Time Immediate Activity Description of Activity Predecessor(s) (weeks) (weeks) Design general curriculum requirements Develop program brochure Identify prospective students Develop advertising campaign Design specific curriculum content Send brochure and student application Evaluate applications Accept students, notify students A none 4 8 16 B A 2 3 none 3 6 9 В, с 4 7 10 A 8. 16 20 F D 2 3 4 F 2 H. G 1 2 3 I Schedule rooms for classes H 1 1 7 Designate professors to teach courses H 3 K Select texts for courses 3 5 7 L Order and receive texts K 6 8 17 FIGURE 16-21 Network diagram Normal Crash E Immediate Time Normal Time Crash

Optimistic Most Likely Time Time Pessimistic Activity (weeks) (weeks) Time (weeks) A 8 10 12 B 4 10 16 C 4 5 6. D 6. 8 10 E 4 7 12 F 6. 7 9 G 4 8 12 H. 3 3 TABLE 16-15 Optimistic Time Pessimistic Time Estimates Estimates Estimates (weeks) Most Likely Time Immediate Activity Description of Activity Predecessor(s) (weeks) (weeks) Design general curriculum requirements Develop program brochure Identify prospective students Develop advertising campaign Design specific curriculum content Send brochure and student application Evaluate applications Accept students, notify students A none 4 8 16 B A 2 3 none 3 6 9 В, с 4 7 10 A 8. 16 20 F D 2 3 4 F 2 H. G 1 2 3 I Schedule rooms for classes H 1 1 7 Designate professors to teach courses H 3 K Select texts for courses 3 5 7 L Order and receive texts K 6 8 17 FIGURE 16-21 Network diagram Normal Crash E Immediate Time Normal Time Crash

Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

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