LaPoint, P., & Haggard, C. (2014). Design Prototypes Inc project management (B): Planning the Alpha C306 Project. CaseCentre. Retrieved from https://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:

What is the result of the Critical Paths Analysis on the revised Work Breakdown Structure?

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.

How long will it take to complete the project? What is the Critical Path on the new timeline?

What information should Ref include in his presentation to management?

Submission Instructions

Read the Case Study associated with the specific unit carefully, then proceed as follows:

Prepare a response that is 750 words

While there is no formula for analyzing case studies, the following guidelines are recommended:

Define the goals and objectives for your analysis. What questions are you trying to answer and what issues are you trying to resolve?

Rapidly skim through the case study and get a sense for how the case study has been structured

Read through the case study with paper and pencil and make notes as you go along

Structure the information in the case study: this is the key step.