Project Overview: The assignment describes a project that needs to be completed at a very

high level of quality within the constraints on completion date and resource availability. You

are asked to create a baseline project plan, and examine the effect of two unanticipated events

on the baseline plan. Your submitted report should demonstrate your familiarity with project

management software $($MS$-$Project by default$)$ calendars and formatting options. No

handwritten or hand$-$drawn work will be accepted.

Project Details: Assume that you are a manager responsible for the IT function of a medium

size pharmaceutical distribution company. The company has Internet access that includes space

on a web server, but has no prior experience in developing online applications using web

technologies. Mr$.$ Thomas Seddon $($VP of Operations$)$ has made a presentation to the senior

leadership committee in order to attract approval for developing an e$-$commerce project that

involves creation of a company web site with transaction handling capabilities with key

customers. The committee reviewed his Business Case and authorised the implementation of

the project, with Thomas agreeing to serve as the project sponsor.