Based on the information provided in Table 8.19, calculate the estimated time to complete a textbook project.

Rohan, an MBA fresh from the university, found an attractive position with a local publishing company in his town. Global Textbook Publishers (GTP), Inc., is a privately held company (originally named Global Technical Publishers) that was founded by the grandfather of the current president and CEO, Emily Morgan. For a period of over 40 years, GTP mostly printed instruction manuals that typically accompany electronic and household products, such as DVD players, camcorders, toaster ovens, and so on.

Immediate Optimistic Most Likely Predecessor (weeks) (weeks) A Identify the subject for the textboolk B Conduct a market assessment 8 Submit the book proposal and get ap- A, B proval from senior Identify potential authors for the textbook Initiate discussions with the shortlisted D C, D authors F Select the author team Negotiate contract with the selected authors Select technical support staff for web H materials I Select the editorial team J Select an advisory board for authors K Authors complete 1st batch of chapters L Authors complete 2nd batch of chapters M Authors complete 3rd batch of chapters O Review 1st batch of chapters P Review 2nd batch of chapters Q Review 3rd batch of chapters 12 12 12 8 24 24 24 16 Authors complete the revised versions of each chapter L,J O, P, Q 12 16 16 S Page proofs are completed 10 12 16 Authos cross-check page proofs for content Editors cross-check page proofs for gram- matical and other errors VTextbook production W Compllation of web materials XTextbook launched T. U 12 18 16 24