Essentially stricter project control is needed when there appear to be general or specific clues indicating that a project is experiencing some problems.

a) Discuss the following factors as being general clues indicating project problems.

(i) Performance (2 marks)

(ii) Time (2 marks)

(iii) Cost (2 marks)

b) Discuss Figure 1 shows a more specific clue of a project having problems. Discuss, by identifying the problem and possible solutions in terms of COST and TIME. (9 marks)

Figure 1

Cost (RM) - 70% - - Program (schedule) 50% Progress (actual) Time Now