At week 24 of a project to shoot a television commercial, the project manager is worried about
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At week 24 of a project to shoot a television commercial, the project manager is worried about her budget since costs have risen to $7,500. Given the following information.
Activity | Predecessors | Duration (wks) | Budget ($) | % Complete |
a: Write script | — | 6 | 900 | 100 |
b: Screen actors | — | 6 | 1200 | 100 |
c: Select actors | a | 6 | 1200 | 100 |
d: Contract studio | a | 12 | 1800 | 100 |
e: Obtain props | b, c | 14 | 1400 | 100 |
f: Schedule date | b, c, d | 10 | 1500 | 40 |
g: Shoot commercial | d, e | 16 | 800 | 0 |
- Draw the network, identify and calculate the duration of the critical path.
- Find if there is a cost overage, and if so, how much it is.
- Is the schedule ahead or behind?
- Overall, does the project appear to be in control?
Related Book For
Project Management A Managerial Approach
ISBN: 978-0470533024
8th edition
Authors: Jack R. Meredith, Samuel J. Mantel Jr.
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