Question 6.1 Classify the typical project planning documents (tools). Analyse the six major planning steps and elaborate on how a WBS (work breakdown structure) may be used to improve project planning. (20) Question 6.2 The scheduling of work elements (work packages) is a crucial aspect in planning, since scheduling determines the basis for resources allocation, cost estimates and project performance. Explain how the following are utilised: (i) project master schedule and project activities (ii) task schedules, Gantt charts and milestone schedules (iii) network scheduling (8) (8) (4) [20] Question 6.3 Defend the statement: "the most successful projects usually were those where trust, good communications, and team work flourished, regardless of the formal planning and control systems in place" (20) 2 Question 6.4 The disappointment of the failure of their previous project sunk in the minds of senior managers of ABC Technology Project firm. They did not want a repeat of such embarrassment. A decision was promptly made to hire a consultant as a way of training junior project managers who were still very fresh from college. You are required to draw an AON network diagram as part of the greater planning effort and specified requirements. You have been provided with the information in table 1. Table1 Required: (i) Draw an AON network diagram and calculate the early times, late times, and the total slack. (13) (ii) Determine the critical path and project duration. (4) (iii) Indicate the key differences between AON and AOA networks. (3) [20]