QUESTION 1 (25 MARKS) IC Inc (1C) is a small investment banking firm that specializes in securing funds for small-to medium-sized firms. IC is able to use a standardized project format for each engagement. Only activity times and unusual circumstances change the standard network. You have been assigned to this client as project manager partner and were given the network information and activity times for the latest client as in Table 1 and Table 2. Table 1 10's Latest Client Network Information Activity ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION IMMEDIATE PREDECESSOR A Start story draft using template B Research client firm Create due diligence rough Grant AB D Coordinate needs proposal with client E Estimate further demand & cash flows F Draft future plans of client company E G Create & approve legal documents c H Integrate all drafts into first-draft proposal DFG 1 Line up potential sources of capital OF J Check, Approve, and print final legal proposal H K Sign contracts and transfer funds Table 2 Activity B c D E F G IC's Latest Client Activity Time Time in workdays Optimistic Most Likely Pessimistie 4 7 10 2 4 12 5 2 16 19 28 6 24 1 7 13 10 23 2 5 14 5 17 2 5 * 17 4 = -2 You and other broker partners have a policy of passing your plan through a project review committee. The committee traditionally checks that all details are covered, times are realistic and resources are available 1. Develop a report that presents a planned schedule and expected project completion time in workdays. Include a project network in your report (9 marks) ii. The average duration for a sourcing capital project is 70 workdays IC partners agreed to set up projects with a 95% chance of finishing is according to the planning. How does this project stack up with the average project? What would the average duration have to be to ensure a 95% chance of completing the project in 70 workdays? (Appendix 1 is attached as reference for Z values and probabilities.) (6 marks)