Question 1 Answer for (b)
Critical Path Method
The critical path is the longest succession of tasks that has to be successfully completed to conclude a project entirely. The tasks involved in the sequence are called critical activities, as any task getting delayed will result in the whole project getting delayed. To determine the time duration of a project, the critical path has to be identified. The critical path method or CPM is used by project managers to evaluate the least amount of time required to finish each task with the least amount of delay.
Cost Analysis
The entire idea of cost of production or definition of production cost is applied corresponding or we can say that it is related to investment or money cost. Money cost or investment refers to any money expenditure which the firm or supplier or producer undertakes in purchasing or hiring factor of production or factor services.
Inventory Management
Inventory management is the process or system of handling all the goods that an organization owns. In simpler terms, inventory management deals with how a company orders, stores, and uses its goods.
Project Management
Project Management is all about management and optimum utilization of the resources in the best possible manner to develop the software as per the requirement of the client. Here the Project refers to the development of software to meet the end objective of the client by providing the required product or service within a specified Period of time and ensuring high quality. This can be done by managing all the available resources. In short, it can be defined as an application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet the objective of the Project. It is the duty of a Project Manager to achieve the objective of the Project as per the specifications given by the client.
Question 1
Answer for (b)
![QUESTION 1
PM: Solid relationship between federal and state governments crucial
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today underscored the importance of a
strong, solid relationship between the federal and state governments in ensuring that
mutual goals are met. In his speech at the national-level Malaysia Day celebration at the
Sibu Indoor Stadium tonight, the prime minister said any problems could be resolved if
there is a good working relationship between the two entities. He paid tribute to the
Sarawak government leadership for its efforts in resolving talks over the sale of oil and
gas as well as sales tax on petroleum products in the state.
"I believe that when both the federal and state government are on the same page, it is the
people who benefit. God willing, negotiations with the Sabah government will begin after
the Sabah election. What is important is that efforts to develop both states are continued
and increased further with the close cooperation between the federal and state
governments," he said.
Muhyiddin said the government would also not compromise on the issue of the states'
sovereignty, and that Sabah and Sarawak would remain in Malaysia. Muhyiddin said the
PN government was also committed to improving digital connectivity nationwide,
including in Sabah and Sarawak, where a majority of areas are still lagging in terms of
high-speed mobile broadband networks and digital infrastructure. In this regard, he said
the National Digital Network (Jendela) was in line with the federal government's
commitment to this endeavor. Muhyiddin said the federal government would continually
monitor the overall implementation of the plan.
He also expressed confidence that the full support from the ministry, agencies, and state
governments would ensure that Jendela would reach its goals to bring benefits to the
people. Meanwhile, the prime minister also noted that Malaysia Day this year is being
celebrated amid a pandemic. He said the government's focus was trained on rehabilitating
the country's economic sectors that were affected by the pandemic via several proactive
measures.
"The government has taken proactive measures from early on, by channeling aid to the
people through initiatives such as Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (Prihatin)
and the Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana) at a total value of RM295 billion."
On the country's gross domestic product (GDP), Muhyiddin said Bank Negara Malaysia
had reviewed its growth forecast to be between -3.4 percent and -5.5 percent following
the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
"However, the country's economy is expected to recover next year with the (GDP's)
growth forecast at 5.5 percent and up to 8 percent, driven by the continuous growth in
both global and domestic economy. I am confident that economic recovery efforts will be
bolstered through the 2021 Budget which will be tabled at the parliament in November,
God-willing," he said.
Adapted from: The New Straits Times, 16 September 2020
Required:
Examine the circumstances where the federal government can extend its authority
to the state government.
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