Q,1 An operations manager is performing a factor-rating analysis to help him choose an outsourcing provider in five different cities. He is focusing on three factors: X ,Y, & Z, using a weight of 45% for factor X, 35% for factor Y, and 20% for factor Z. He has scored five different potential providers on both factors, using a scale of 1-5, with 1 representing the BEST score. Based on the scores provided in the table below, which provider should be chosen? Show your computations

Provider	Factor X	Factor Y	Factor Z
A	1	5	3
B	3	3	2
C	4	1	1
D	2	1	5
E	3	5	4

Q.2Consider the network described in the table on the right.

a. Draw the AON Network

b. Calculate the expected duration of each activity.

c. Calculate the expected duration and variance of the critical path.

d. Calculate the probability that the project will be completed in fewer than 30 time units.

Show your computations

Activity	Immediate Predecessors	Pessimistic	Probable	Optimistic	Expected Duration
						J	--	15	10	8	?
K	--	9	8	7	?
L	J	10	6	5	?
M	J	3	3	3	?
N	K,M	9	5	1	?
O	K,M	10	7	4	?
P	L,N	10	8	3	?