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project, 462 Gantt chart, 467 learning curves, 475 project management, 462 processes, 485 value engineering 479 value stream mapping, 487 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why does the lear requirements de 3. Discuss why i does the learning curve apply mainly to direct rather than indirect labor? ime production volume doubled and cumulative average direct labor irements decreased by 5 percent, what would be the appropriate learning rat Discuss why it is important for buyers to have knowledge of a supplier's learning when preparing to negotiate a purchase contract. Do you feel learning is different in professional services firms versus manufact organizations? Explain why or why not. Describe the concept of value as it relates to value analysis. Provide examples an organization can increase value to itself or to its customers. 4. Do you feel learning i 6. Why do progressive firms actively practice value analysis? 1. Assume you are the leader of a value analysis team. Discuss how you would identifying value analysis opportunities. R. What are the major differences in working on projects, as opposed to gener most purchasing environments? 9. In general, do you believe the demands and responsibilities placed on proj managers are making them more valuable to organizations? Why or why 10. When are users most likely to use Gantt charts for project management? they likely to use CPM or PERT? 11. What does it mean for a path to have three weeks of slack? Does each act necessarily have three weeks of slack? Why or why not? 12. Discuss the information gained from flowcharting a process ADDITIONAL READINGS Asher, H. 1956), Cost-Quantity Relat Project Manager (1956), Cost-Quantity Relationships in the Airframe Industry, Santa Monica