PART A: MANAGING PROJECT COST $50$ MARKS

Consider the case study: Technology Selection Dilemma in an Affordable Mass Housing Project, to answer the following questions:

In answering the questions, consider the three criteria that should be met for the mass housing project in Jharkhand, i$.$e$.$ The project had to generate employment for unskilled workers from the EWS; $2.$ It had to avoid environmental pollution levels commonly associated with construction projects; and $3.$ It had to fit within the department$$s budgetary allocation.

$1.$ What challenges and dilemmas did Mr Ram Charan face while deciding the technology to be used for the proposed project? $(10)$

$2.$ Apart from the triple constraints of projects management $($time$,$ cost$,$ and scope$)$ associated with each technology alternative, evaluate at least four other factors that could influence Mr Ram Charan$$s decision. $(8)$

$3.$ Assist Mr Ram Charan to evaluate at least two pros and two cons associated with each option to form the basis for his decision. $(16)$

$4.$ Which technology option should Mr Ram Charan motivate to the ministry? $(6)$

$5.$ Assess additional investment required to implement this technology option above. $(10)$