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specifications have been identified. Once the detailed specifications are finalized and the temporary employees hired and trained, process flow analysis (past & future) could begin. Upon completion of the process flow analysis, the legacy data conversion could be started and the setup of system parameters could be done simultaneously. Once the systems parameters were setup, training documentation could be prepared. After the software modifications have been completed, system testing and adjustments could be performed. Once training documentation and system testing and adjustments has been completed, a small amount of data can be loaded into a test database. End user training cannot begin until the test database has been prepared. Once all of the above activities are complete, Sova could go live on the new software system. In preparation for the upcoming board meeting, Simona developed an initial budget for the project based on the normal costs associated with each of the project's individual activities. Simona's estimated cost for each activity is shown below, along with the activity's estimated completion time. Also listed are crash costs and crash times, in the event it would be necessary to accelerate a specific activity so that the project could be completed sooner. Simona's Initial Estimate for the Project: Normal Normal Crash Crash Completion Costs Time Costs Activity Description Time (weeks) (in $000s) (weeks) (in $000s) Prepare proposal & budget BOD Approval Hire & train temps 27 Detailed specifications 5 5 5 Process flows analysis 2000 2300 Modify software 570 7 Testing & adjustments Setup system parameters Legacy data conversion 10 Training documentation 3 11 Prepare "test" database 12 End-user training 13 Go live * Crash costs are the total costs associated with the accelerated activity. The weekly increase in costs for a given activity is assumed to be constant. Note: Prepare your submission assuming that you are the project leader and that you are providing this information to the project manager and project team at a project kick-off" meeting. Thus, a professional appearance and clear and concise responses (explaining your answers and showing relevant calculations are required. Organize your submission so that your responses are entirely in sequential order (question 1, question 2, question 3, etc.). Do not use exhibits at the end of your submission. Page 2 of 5 1 2 3 4 12 15 15 15 25 4 3 8 6 30 36 10 5 6 4 3 6 1 5 6 24 22 6 3 4 6 8 9 360 316 100 60 80 8 24 360 128 90 87 16 40 1 4 1. Completed Activity Table (6 marks) Activity Table (template attached) with Immediate Predecessors and Crash Cost per Week columns completed. It is expected that each person in your group complete this step individually prior to meeting together to discuss differences. 2. Work Breakdown Structure (5 marks) Prepare a Work Breakdown Structure for the project. You should use all of the tasks the case has described as well as adding at least 10 of your own. It is NOT expected that the WBS be in MS Project, a Microsoft Word document is sufficient. The WBS should not exceed 1 page. Use either an indented or tree format. The additional tasks are for this question only. 3. MS Project Network Diagram (4 marks) Prepare a MS Project Network Diagram (before crashing) of the activities mentioned in the case. You should re-arrange the boxes on the Network Diagram so that it is easy to read, goes from left to right in general, and fits on ONE page landscape is recommended). Refer to the MS Project Tutorial" Instructions document posted on D2L for this assignment for MS Project specific assistance. 4. Path Identification (5 marks) Identify the paths and the length (in weeks) of each path. Specifically identify the critical path(s). 5. Project Duration & Cost (2 marks) What is the expected project duration and overall cost based on normal times and costs? 6. Project Crashing (13 marks) What is the fastest the project can be completed, and what are the associated costs (incremental costs and total costs) of that approach (without incurring any unnecessary costs)? Your solution must indicate the step by step (one week at a time) order and duration of the crashing' of activities so that the board can choose their preferred combination of cost and schedule. 7. MS Project Gantt Chart (3 marks) Provide a printout of the shortest possible time (from previous question) approach's Gantt chart from MS Project (landscape page format is acceptable). Page 3 of 5 specifications have been identified. Once the detailed specifications are finalized and the temporary employees hired and trained, process flow analysis (past & future) could begin. Upon completion of the process flow analysis, the legacy data conversion could be started and the setup of system parameters could be done simultaneously. Once the systems parameters were setup, training documentation could be prepared. After the software modifications have been completed, system testing and adjustments could be performed. Once training documentation and system testing and adjustments has been completed, a small amount of data can be loaded into a test database. End user training cannot begin until the test database has been prepared. Once all of the above activities are complete, Sova could go live on the new software system. In preparation for the upcoming board meeting, Simona developed an initial budget for the project based on the normal costs associated with each of the project's individual activities. Simona's estimated cost for each activity is shown below, along with the activity's estimated completion time. Also listed are crash costs and crash times, in the event it would be necessary to accelerate a specific activity so that the project could be completed sooner. Simona's Initial Estimate for the Project: Normal Normal Crash Crash Completion Costs Time Costs Activity Description Time (weeks) (in $000s) (weeks) (in $000s) Prepare proposal & budget BOD Approval Hire & train temps 27 Detailed specifications 5 5 5 Process flows analysis 2000 2300 Modify software 570 7 Testing & adjustments Setup system parameters Legacy data conversion 10 Training documentation 3 11 Prepare "test" database 12 End-user training 13 Go live * Crash costs are the total costs associated with the accelerated activity. The weekly increase in costs for a given activity is assumed to be constant. Note: Prepare your submission assuming that you are the project leader and that you are providing this information to the project manager and project team at a project kick-off" meeting. Thus, a professional appearance and clear and concise responses (explaining your answers and showing relevant calculations are required. Organize your submission so that your responses are entirely in sequential order (question 1, question 2, question 3, etc.). Do not use exhibits at the end of your submission. Page 2 of 5 1 2 3 4 12 15 15 15 25 4 3 8 6 30 36 10 5 6 4 3 6 1 5 6 24 22 6 3 4 6 8 9 360 316 100 60 80 8 24 360 128 90 87 16 40 1 4 1. Completed Activity Table (6 marks) Activity Table (template attached) with Immediate Predecessors and Crash Cost per Week columns completed. It is expected that each person in your group complete this step individually prior to meeting together to discuss differences. 2. Work Breakdown Structure (5 marks) Prepare a Work Breakdown Structure for the project. You should use all of the tasks the case has described as well as adding at least 10 of your own. It is NOT expected that the WBS be in MS Project, a Microsoft Word document is sufficient. The WBS should not exceed 1 page. Use either an indented or tree format. The additional tasks are for this question only. 3. MS Project Network Diagram (4 marks) Prepare a MS Project Network Diagram (before crashing) of the activities mentioned in the case. You should re-arrange the boxes on the Network Diagram so that it is easy to read, goes from left to right in general, and fits on ONE page landscape is recommended). Refer to the MS Project Tutorial" Instructions document posted on D2L for this assignment for MS Project specific assistance. 4. Path Identification (5 marks) Identify the paths and the length (in weeks) of each path. Specifically identify the critical path(s). 5. Project Duration & Cost (2 marks) What is the expected project duration and overall cost based on normal times and costs? 6. Project Crashing (13 marks) What is the fastest the project can be completed, and what are the associated costs (incremental costs and total costs) of that approach (without incurring any unnecessary costs)? Your solution must indicate the step by step (one week at a time) order and duration of the crashing' of activities so that the board can choose their preferred combination of cost and schedule. 7. MS Project Gantt Chart (3 marks) Provide a printout of the shortest possible time (from previous question) approach's Gantt chart from MS Project (landscape page format is acceptable). Page 3 of 5