Project Management: Bechtel

18. Which type of planning tool shows each task as a horizontal bar whose length is proportional to the time required to complete it?

After each procedure, a graph was created for each set of data to compare and contrast results.

Project management software tools can be divided into ____ general categories based on functionality and price.

I would use a bar graph because it would be easy to follow and understand the information presented.

Describe common practices to estimate the duration of project activities as well as real reasons that cause project delays.

It is basically a network diagram with multiple boxes with labels that represent events, and then directional lines which represent tasks. A number can be written underneath the directional lines to indicate the amount of time needed. For a group project that would last 2-3 months, I would use the Gantt chart. A Gantt chart can accomplish what a complicated PERT chart would do, it would be more pleasing towards the eye as there wouldn’t be so many moving parts in the assignment (I’m assuming this group project isn’t terribly complicated). Things that would be needed to be done simultaneously can easily be expressed and understood with a Gantt chart (overlap of bars and weeks). For example, on the y-axis of the Gantt chart, my group would list our activities: 1) Conduct research, 2) Analyze data and then 3) Prepare for presentation then present. On the x-axis, we would list the number of weeks needed (12 weeks in this case). The bar for 1) will span week 1 –

(b) Describe the EVM process used to determine how far our project is ahead of or behind schedule.

1. Activities to be crashed in order to complete the project within 30 weeks: Task F. and task D.

Hand in a Gantt chart either directly produced from Microsoft Project OR filled in electronically from the template Excel worksheet made available by the instructor OR created by manually filling in the blank Gantt charts made available by the instructor. Activity completion can be deemed equivalent to elapsed time spent on the activity.

There are many types of project management tools. From proprietary licensed tools such as Smartsheet for Salesforce, Oracle Project Planning and Control and Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management; to theoretical project management tools such as Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), Gantt charts and Critical Path Method (CPM). All of these tools aim to streamline the planning,

(b) which activities should be crashed to meet a project deadline of 12 days at minimum cost; and

The Gantt chart is used for the scheduling of project tasks to show the start and finish dates, as well as the duration. This helps to see the duration for the entire project, making sure that there is no overlapping of the task to ensure there is no overlapping. The assistant manger is the main one to see the schedules follow through this will include the making sure the staff show up to their set schedules while the project also stays on track with the schedule. The Gantt chart is really great for the development of the schedule.

Monitoring Tools There are many monitoring tools for projects but one of the most common is a Gantt chart as displayed within this assessment, other tools include Project Critical Path Analysis and Brainstorming. PMBOK is a guide that sets a standard terminology and guideline for project management. It explains the processes and steps that overlap and interact

Question 1. What project selection method described in the chapter will ABI probably employ for this proposal? Answer According to the description, the project selection method is profitability of numeric model. We might see the points from the business strategy 1) Bid only on good margin products that have the potential for maintaining their margins over a long term. 2) Pursue only new products. 3) Utilize the most advanced technology in new projects. “ project champion” approach to innovation and creativity. no more than 480 employees. 4) Foster the

The proposal writing process is multifaceted, encompassing both the actual submission of a request for proposal as well as the management of the implementation of received funds. Through class lectures and assigned readings, we’ve discussed the various aspects that make up the process of grant writing. Through this essay, I will explain this process as it leads up the management of the project once funded. Furthermore, this essay will explain how to ensure that the proposal submitted addresses key aspects necessary for the project to be implemented in line with best practices for project management.