M Computers and Technology is based in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Theorganisation is renowned for providing government entities with computers and softwareapplications, which makes it unique in the market. Not many technological companies havethe resources to provide their customers with both hardware and software technology. Thesuccess of the company is accredited to its formidable project management team. Adisadvantage of the organisation is that they lack the expertise of analysing software testingapplications but have procured the service of software analysis team. M Computers andTechnology do not transport the final product to its clients and rely on courier services.As a project manager with a team of three individuals who collectively have the skills of buildingup a computer and are able to install all required software as per clients specifications. Dueto the teams diligence, your department does not form part of the organisations structure andtherefore you report directly to the CEO of M Computers and Technology.Ms Kondlo, the CEO of M Computers and Technology approach you with an urgent project.She instructs that this project requires your undivided attention and must comply with theorganisations high standards and quality assurances. All the relevant steps within projectmanagement must be followed and regular status must be communicated. Ms Kondlo handyou the project management file marked URGENT on the cover.When you arrive at your office you open the file and realise that you are required to assemblea high$-$performance gaming computer capable of running the latest AAA titles at ultra$-$settings.This imply that the computer must be super$-$fast, a micro$-$chip and gaming card that is notalways available. Additionally, the computer must be built up from individual components,install the operating system, and conduct benchmark tests.You summon a meeting with your team and share the project information. Ayanda, thecomponent specialist immediately state that this project must be completed in $4$ weeks and isconcern that there might be component compatibility issues. He need to peruse somemanufacturer's documentation, and compatibility$-$checking tools. Alex, the buyer for the team,further adds that some of the components require could be very expensive. The transport mustbe done by reliable organisation to avoid damages. M Computers and Technology shouldconsider additional insurance. You intervene and state that proper planning could overcomemany threats. Planning should include: Research and select components $($CPU$,$ GPU, RAM,motherboard, storage, power supply, case, cooling system$).$ Create a budget and trackexpenditures. Order components from selected vendors. Verify shipment tracking andexpected delivery dates. As you are about to continue, Shanaaz, interrupts you and state thatthreat monitoring need to be considered during each stage of the planning. Shanaaz, is thequality assurance and risk specialists and also responsible for costing. She avers that basedon the specialised components, specific variables need to be addressed while developingestimates, the quality of time and cost estimations can be enhanced. She further alludes thata risk register needs to be compiled. You interject and mention that in week $3,$ assembling andtesting must include the following tasks: Unbox components and organise work area. Assemble the computer according to manufacturer's instructions. Conduct initial power$-$on test to verify basic functionality. Install the operating system and essential drivers. Conduct preliminary benchmark tests.o Deliverables: Assembled computer with OS and drivers installed.Ayanda emphasise that before completion of the project the computer need to undergo astress test to verify its stability but does not require testing analysis. The computer also needsoptimise system settings for performance and reliability. Shanaaz requests that before deliverythat additional software and games be installed and be tested. You state that alldocumentations and control forms be completed when delivery occur. Everyone smiles butyou are aware of the stringent timelines and cost factor to complete this project. Hopefullythere wont be delays in the delivery of the parts. Ms Kondlo comes to your office greets theteam and mention to you that she would need to meet with you to discuss the project.Questions to Answer$1.$ Ms Kondlo mentions that you are a good project manager and would like more insightin the responsibilities of a project manager. She knows that selecting a team isimportant but what other duties are required. $(10)2.$ Thinking of M Computers and Technology, construct a hierarchical structure of theorganisation $(10)3.$ Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the various hierarchical structures. $(10)4.$ Discuss the benefits of a contingency plan and the risks of not having one. Provideexamples to support your answer. $(10)5.$ Shanaaz mentioned that she would need to compile a risk register. Discuss thepurpose of a risk register and what would Shanaaz include in the risk register. $(5)6.$ There are four steps in the risk management process. Discuss each of these steps byusing examples to provide a clearer understanding. $(20)7.$ Discuss five options in reducing project duration with examples. $(15)8.$ Provide a diagram of a Project Life Cycle for this case study and discuss each of thestages in the Project Life Cycle $(15)9.$ Outsourcing can be beneficial to the organisation. Provide an overview of outsourcingand mention three outsource activities from the case study. $(5)10.$ The success of a project is reliant upon the project manager and the team. Discussthe stages required to develop a team. $(10)11.$ Discuss the responsibilities of a Project Manager towards the company, client and theteam $(10)12.$ The project has strict timelines. Construct a Gantts Chart of the project. $(15)13.$ Using the Project Life Cycle as a first level, construct a Work Breakdown Structure ofthe project. $(15)14.$ Identify and discuss at least five stakeholders when undertaking a project. $(10)15.$ Explain why organisations might be reluctant to outsource as well as whyorganisations would outsource. $(15)16.$ Discuss the benefits of reducing a project duration by using examples $(10)17.$ Quality of time and cost estimates can be improved when certain variables areconsidered in making the estimates. Discuss at least five elements that could affectthe quality and estimates. $(10)18.$ What is meant by outsourcing and what are the four strategies used in communicatingwith outsourcers $(10)19.$ Selecting an appropriate team with the correct skillsets is not an easy task. Of theseven criteria in selecting and recruiting a team, discuss five of these criteria. $(10)20.$ Provide examples of the project scope and discuss the project scope checklist inrelation to the case study. $(20)$