1. A. You have been asked to calculate the NPV for a project based on the following details: 

The total money invested in the development of the project is 27 million dollars. The hurdle rate for the project is 13.5%. The project will generate the following cashflows: 

year1: 13 million, year2: 7 million, year3: 9 million and year4: 5 million [Show your calculations]

b. As a project manager do you think it makes sense to go ahead with the project? Support your answer.

c. Calculate the payback period for the project [Show your calculations].

d. Identify ONE (1) disadvantage for each of the following: NPV, Payback

2. a. Discuss five (5) Critical Success factors for a project

b. Explain in detail, two (2) challenges a Project Manager may face when working with the project team.

 3. a. Discuss the four (4) Development Stages of the project team

b. Give a detailed explanation for the steps you would take in preparing your first project meeting.

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SOLUTION 1 a To calculate the NPV Net Present Value of the project we need to discount the cash flows generated by the project to their present value and subtract the initial investment The formula fo... View the full answer