DSCI 300 Team Case Assignment _ Option 4 Alpha Beta Gamma Record_ Project Management Evan Anderson is the managing editor of the monthly magazine for the collegiate members of Alpha Beta Gamma National Fraternity. The Alpha Beta Gamma Record is a l-page, two-color magazine with a circulation of 2,400. There are two large phases of publishing the magazine. The rst phase encompasses those tasks which the editor, Evan, performs himself. Evan is responsible for all facets of the magazine's production, from conception to preparation for the printer. His tasks and each task's predecessor(s) are shown in the following table, along with data 'om the magazine's les indicating the maximum, most likely, and minimum times for each task. Time (days) Activity Pred Description Max Most Likely Min A - Greek happenings and correspondence 3 2 1 B - Conceptualizing the current isue 5 1.5 1 C A Applying happenings to current Issue 1.5 1 .05 D C. B Research on resource review 2.5 0.75 0.5 E c, B Interview with national officer 2 2 2 F C. 0 Photograph subjects 1 1 1 G Photograph Interviewee 2 2 2 H F, G Developing photographs 1.25 1 0.75 I H Printing photographs 6 2.5 2 J E Interview notes converted Into copy (text) 5 3 1 K D Research notes converted Into copy 2 2 2 L K, J Copy rewrite, corrections, and accurate typing 3 2 1 M L Copy submitted for review 2 2 2 N M Correction of reviewed copy 1 1 1 O N Copy folder complied 0.5 0.5 0.5 P I Photo folder compiled 0.5 0.5 0.5 Q 0, P Thumbnail layout sketch 1.5 1 0.5 R Q Submission of photos for galls-vs\" 0 0 0 S 0, P Manuscript to printer 1 1 1 *Galleys are typeset columns of submitted manuscript copy that is camera ready The second phase includes those activities that the printer performs. The editor, of course, checks the printer's work for accuracy, but the primary responsibility for the completion of these tasks falls on the printer: For the past few months, Evan has been faced with delays in completing the nal product. Despite his efforts to produce a quality magazine at peak efficiencies, the delays recurred. These repeated delays naturally cause delays in mailing the subscriptions. Since the Alpha Beta Gamma Record is the only source of information on upcoming regional events for collegiate members, it is important that the publication be released on time so that the members have ample time to register for these functions. Most of these regional activities are not parties. Although they are designed to be enjoyable, the national organization has long emphasized the development of individual qualities, such as leadership, over partying. Since many Alpha Beta Gamma alumni attend these functions, the collegians like to attend in order to make contacts with people with DSCI 300 Team Case Assignment _ Option 4 whom they might seek employment in a few years. Therefore, it is crucial that the issues be completed on time. Since he cannot control the operations of his present printer, Thrift Print, Evan decided to investigate the possibility of changing printers in order to meet his deadlines for the magazine. He found another printer, Kwik Print, for a comparable price. The description of the second phase's activities, each activity's predecessors, and the most likely times for their completions for the respective printers is found in the following table. Experience with Thrift Print and talks with Kwik Print have led Evan to believe that these times will have little variation around these values. Activity Pred Description Thrift Print Kwik Print Galleys typeset U T Galleys to editor and corrected Galleys returned to printer 1 W Pasteup 3 W Pages to editor for correction* AHAHHWNNW 0.5 Y Pages to printer Z Blueline sent to editor** AA Z Blueline returned to printer BB AA WH Customer copies *Pages are photocopies of the galleys pasted up into magazine format. They do not include photographs. **Blueline is a one-color final product that includes photographs ready for final review. This is the last opportunity to make corrections before the final printing. Answer the following questions in your presentation: 1. Draw a PERT diagram of the production of the magazine from conception to completion. 2. Production begins 35 days before the magazine's mailing deadline. What is the probability that the issues will be sent out on time if no change in printers is made? 3. What is the probability that the issues will be sent out on time if Kwik Print replaces Thrift Print? 4. Evan has just learned that the owner of Thrift Print is an alumnus of Alpha Beta Gamma. What should he do in light of this fact? Submission Instructions: Prepare a presentation for this case study and answer all questions in the presentation. Submit the presentation (only the slides) and the Excel file used to Blackboard