LaPoint, P., & Haggard, C. (2014). Design Prototypes Inc project management (B): Planning the Alpha C306 Project.CaseCentre. Retrieved fromhttps://www.thecasecentre.org/main/products/view?id=156286

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the case study, students should be able to

• develop understanding of project management planning principles,
• identify the technical elements of the Critical Path Analysis, and
• apply software techniques to calculate the critical path and integrate the results into management decision making.

Instructions on the Case Study Analysis

Read the case study and respond to the case question:

1. What is the result of the Critical Paths Analysis on the revised Work Breakdown Structure?
2. Based on the results of the revised Critical Path Analysis, is the project feasible within the 18-month timeline established by management? Explain your answer using information from the case.
3. How long will it take to complete the project? What is the Critical Path on the new timeline?
4. What information should Raef include in his presentation to management?