Q1. The following table contains a list of activities for the completion of a thesis. Estimated Activity Description Precedence Time (weeks) Literature search Topic formulation Discussion with the supervisor Formal proposal Company selection and contact Progress report Formal research Data collection Data analysis Conclusion A None 3 B None 2 C B 4 D 2 E A, D F E 4 G A, D 6 H E 3 G, H I, F I 2 J 5 Final copy Oral presentation K J 3 L K 1

Q1. The following table contains a list of activities for the completion of a thesis. Estimated Activity Description Precedence Time (weeks) Literature search Topic formulation Discussion with the supervisor Formal proposal Company selection and contact Progress report Formal research Data collection Data analysis Conclusion A None 3 B None 2 C B 4 D 2 E A, D F E 4 G A, D 6 H E 3 G, H I, F I 2 J 5 Final copy Oral presentation K J 3 L K 1

Practical Management Science

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Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

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