QUESTION 2

Projects are usually described as either time constrained or resource constrained. However, the type of projects referred to in the case study alludes to the successful delivery of projects on a fixed schedule with fixed resources.

Appraise two methods that can be employed to resolve for each type of constraints (resource and time).

Your appraisal should include an example of a project to demonstrate your ability to apply the theory to practice. 40 marks

Answer ALL the questions in this section. QUESTION 1 (20 Marks) The case study refers to a resource scheduling tool that can lead to an improvement in the robustness of the schedule of the project and therefore combat the effect of delays on the schedule of a construction project. Reframe, from your perspective as a project manager, how the tool claims to achieve this state of improvement. QUESTION 2 (20 Marks) Projects are usually described as either time constrained or resource constrained. However, the type of projects referred to in the case study alludes to the successful delivery of projects on a fixed schedule with fixed resources. Appraise two (2) methods that can be employed to resolve for each type of constraint (resource and time). Your appraisal should include an example of a project to demonstrate your ability to apply the theory to practice. SECTION B [60 MARKS] Answer ANY THREE (3) questions in this section. QUESTION 3 (20 Marks) Earned value management (EVM) is a vital tool used by project managers to facilitate the integration of a project's scope, time and cost objectives and for the establishment of a baseline plan for performance measurement. Comment on the validity of EVM in terms of: integrating the triple constraints; stakeholder value; objectivity of measurement; and forecasting. QUESTION 4 (20 Marks) Consider the table below and answer the questions that follow. Assume that we cannot schedule more than eight hours of work during any day of work