Networking

The following table indicates the duration estimates in work days.

Job	Predecessors	Most Likely
A	--	20
B	--	3
C	B	8
D	A	5
E	A	8
F	E,C	7
G	D,F	7

1. Draw the CPM network, showing the Earliest Start, Earliest Finish, Latest Start and Latest Finish Times.
2. Write the critical path and the most likely duration of the project.
3. The sponsor asks for a change that will mean activity C will take an extra 8 days. Is there sufficient slack on activity C to allow this change? As project manager what steps should you take to respond to this request?

3. Define the project baseline plan and describe its three components. Discuss the importance of the project baseline plan and describe how the baseline is used to manage the project execution.
4. After an organization has developed a list of potential suppliers, how should the organization evaluate each supplier individually? Discuss.