The “normal” timeframe required for each Activity are as per those stated in the preceding table. The client wishes to fast-forward this client engagement process by revising the timeframes to reflect the following.

Total revised time = 6.5
The “Normal” cost allowed for per week = $7,500
By shortening the timeframe in the case of each Activity this measure is predicted to add 15,000 to the “normal weekly cost”.

Required:
Calculate the “Crash Cost ” involved for each Activity and for the overall client engagement process if time frames are to be shortened as in the above table.
i.e. Crash Cost Per Period = [Crash Cost – Normal Cost]/ [Normal Time – Crash Time].

Activity Description A B C D E L4 Time (weeks) Initial client (verbal) briefing - concept only. 0.5 Preparation of written website design brief - concept 2 only - by client. Project scoping by IT company - identify functional and 2 aesthetic requirements. Preparation of a written Technical Specification by IT 1 company Preparation of full client quotation by IT company. Approval of quotation by client. F 0.5 0.5