PRO4801 ASSIGNMENT 6
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
6.1. Distinguish between the different steps in the project planning process and explain the
purpose of typical questions to be answered in each step ........................................................... 3
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 .................................................................... 5
6.3. Explain the different planning tools and documents (WBS and SOW) and explain the
significance of each..................................................................................................................... 7
6.4. The Taxi Recapitalisation Project (TRP) was identified, introduced and developed by the
Minister of Transport to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of transforming the taxi industry.
10
a) Prepare a network diagram (use the AON format) and calculate the critical path(s); the
early start and finish times; the late start and finish times and the total slack of each activity.
Assume that only one person is working on each activity. Indicate how many person days will
be needed to complete this project ........................................................................................ 10
b) Prepare a time chart (Gantt chart) for all the activities. ................................................... 12
c) Use the time chart to prepare a daily personnel assignment sheet to complete the project
within the shortest possible time. Also mention by how many days the project could be
compressed if unlimited personnel resources were available. ................................................ 13
d) Will the company have to pay penalties if activities H and I are delayed by nine days?
How can the slack at activity J be used to overcome this problem? ....................................... 13
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 14
References ............................................................................................................................... 14
YEAR 2022 SEMESTER 2 PERIOD
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FOR EXAM BOOKING/ TO ENGAGE WITH
TUTOR
CALL, APP/SMS +27611279778
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,Unique no : 592117
Module code : PRO4801
Assignment no : 06
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
6.1. Distinguish between the different steps in the project planning process and explain the
purpose of typical questions to be answered in each step ........................................................... 3
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 .................................................................... 5
6.3. Explain the different planning tools and documents (WBS and SOW) and explain the
significance of each..................................................................................................................... 7
6.4. The Taxi Recapitalisation Project (TRP) was identified, introduced and developed by the
Minister of Transport to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of transforming the taxi industry.
10
a) Prepare a network diagram (use the AON format) and calculate the critical path(s); the
early start and finish times; the late start and finish times and the total slack of each activity.
Assume that only one person is working on each activity. Indicate how many person days will
be needed to complete this project ........................................................................................ 10
b) Prepare a time chart (Gantt chart) for all the activities. ................................................... 12
c) Use the time chart to prepare a daily personnel assignment sheet to complete the project
within the shortest possible time. Also mention by how many days the project could be
compressed if unlimited personnel resources were available. ................................................ 13
d) Will the company have to pay penalties if activities H and I are delayed by nine days?
How can the slack at activity J be used to overcome this problem? ....................................... 13
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 14
References ............................................................................................................................... 14
