Please choose either A or B:

A. You are managing a research and development project for a large firm. Your project has a path of activities that is only a few days shorter than the critical path. Moreover the path has one activity that is highly uncertain and, as staffed, may take several weeks to complete. Identify the type of problem you have and discuss at least two possible ways to solve it. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach? How would you implement your solution? Make any assumptions you feel are necessary.

B. You are in charge of production aircraft parts for the Loose Bolts Aeronautics Company. The parts you are responsible for are produced in a group of manufacturing cells. How would you go about measuring the productivity of the people who work at the cells? How would you attempt to improve it?