Question $6(10p)$ :

Fill in the blanks $(2p$ each$).($If you respond to blank paper, write only the answers$)$

a be determined by finding the difference between the earliest start time and the latest start time, or the earliest finish time and the latest finish time for a given activity.$($Chapter $3$ Project Management$)$

b$)$ The is the shortest time possible for the completion of a series of activities, but that shortest time is the longest path through the network. Only the longest path allows time for all activities in the series; any smaller amount will leave activities unfinished. $($Chapter $3$ Project Management$)$

c$)$ The basic functions of a firm are and $($Chapter $1$ Operations and Productivity$)$

d$)$ and ire common measures of forecast accuracy. To find the more accurate forecasting model, forecast with each tool for several periods where the demand outcome is known, and calculate these error parameters for each. The smaller error indicates the better forecast. $($Chapter $4$ Forecasting$)$

e$)$ When the smoothing constant, alpha, is large $($close to $1\mathrm{.}0),$ more weight is given to data; when it is low $($close to $0\mathrm{.}0),$ more weight is given to lata.

$($Chapter $4$ Forecasting$)$