Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781259667473
Author: William J Stevenson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17, Problem 7DRQ
Identify the term being described for each of the following:
a. A sequence of activities in a project.
b. The longest time sequence of activities in a project.
c. Used when two activities have the same starting and finishing points.
d. The difference in time length of any path and the critical path.
e. The statistical distribution used to describe variability of an activity time.
f. The statistical distribution used to describe path variability.
g. Shortening an activity by allocating additional resources.
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Identify the term being described for each of the following: (a). A sequence of activities in a project. (b). The longest time sequence of activities in a project. (c). Used when two activities have the same starting and finishing points. (d). The difference in time length of any path and the critical path. (e). The statistical distribution used to describe variability of an activity time. (f). The statistical distribution used to describe path variability. (g). Shortening an activity by allocating additional resources.
You are in charge of a project. Your team has determined that there are 7 activities to be completed. Here are the activities, the time to complete the activity and the immediate predecessor of the activity. Using this data 1) construct a Gantt Chart, 2) determine the time it will take to complete the project, 3) You are monitoring the progress of this project and discover that activity C is in danger of taking longer than planned due to funding issues. What options do you have to get the project back on track?
Activity
Time
Immediate Predecessor
A
10 Weeks
None
B
6 Weeks
A
C
7 Weeks
A
D
6 Weeks
B
E
8 Weeks
C
F
3 Weeks
D
G
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Project management is a discipline that involves planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of a project from initiation to completion. It encompasses defining project goals, outlining tasks, allocating resources, and managing budgets and timelines. A successful project manager must possess strong leadership skills, effective communication, and the ability to mitigate risks and solve problems efficiently. Collaboration among team members is crucial, as is the flexibility to adapt to unexpected challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle. Continuous monitoring and evaluation ensure that the project stays on track, meeting objectives and delivering value to stakeholders.
Question: How can project managers encourage effective collaboration and communication among team members to ensure the successful and timely completion of a project?
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