QUESTION $2$

Enhancing Project Management with Microsoft Project Scheduling Software

Background:

You are a Sub$-$project manager at a South African small business specialising in custom woodworking projects. Your company has recently secured a contract to design and construct a complex, bespoke wooden structure for a local athletics facility. The project involves multiple phases, including design, material procurement, construction, and installation.

Case Study Scenario:

Your team is faced with the challenge of managing this project efficiently to meet tight deadlines and budget constraints. The success of this project is crucial for your company's reputation and profitability. You decide to utilise Microsoft Project Scheduling Software to aid in project management. Source $($Masiba: $2023)$

QUESTION $2$

$2\mathrm{.}1.$ Risks of Incorrect Scheduling: $(10$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}1.$ Evaluate the potential risks associated with incorrect scheduling for this project. $(4$ marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}2.$ How might inaccuracies in the project schedule impact the project timeline, costs, and quality? $(2$ marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}1\mathrm{.}3.$ Provide insights into how these risks can be mitigated. $(4$ marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}2.$ Comparison of Scheduling Methods: $(10$ Marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}1.$ Compare and contrast manual scheduling methods with the use of Microsoft Project for this woodworking project. $(6$ marks$)$

$2\mathrm{.}2\mathrm{.}2.$ Discuss situations in which manual methods might lead to inefficiencies or errors. $(4$ marks$)$