Question 1 (13 marks)

Mr. Sharma has recently started a business. During this Covid-19 pandemic, he is able to secure three projects (namely, X, Y and Z). It will take 10 days to complete each project. One of the major challenges he is facing is the time management. He has two techniques in mind. Technique one is to complete one project after another. The problem with this method is that burnout would occur and he might not be as effective as he is, therefore, to solve the issue he works for 2 days on one single task, after which he takes a day off. Sharma's alternative is where he intends to do multitasking; work on project X, then switch to project Y and later switch to project Z that is for a day each. Again the problem is burnout, therefore, he intends to use a of a day as break before each transition. Use a Gantt chart to show the effect of each approach and describe how it will be achieved. Determine which method is the best for performing this work and why.

Question 2 (7 marks) Case Study

Lone Star, a state wide car rental agency would like to increase their market share and reach out to new locations, keeping the costs low. Therefore, they would like to enter the online car rental market. They want to develop a web site that will facilitate car rentals. Simplicity and ease of use of the website will be the priority. [Fortunately you have the experiences of being a project manager.] Prepare a project overview statement that incorporates the project charter elements.