Written Project Management Case Study

Instructions:

• Remember to add references if they are needed - use APA 7^th form

Q1.Y*u are managing a product upgrade project for Beta as shown in Figure 1. Given the project network that follows, complete the forward and backward pass, compute activity slack, and identify the critical path .

Figure 1. Network diagram of project Beta

Project baseline is shown in Table 1.

Table 1. Project budget baseline

Schedule information										Project baseline budget
EV Rule	ID	DUR	ES	LF	SL	PV	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
2	A	1				20		20
1	B	5				30			5	10	5	5	5
2	C	3				40			10	20	10
1	D	2				15								10	5
3	E	4				25										10	5	5	5
2	F	2				20										10	10
1	G	3				40														10	15	15
1	H	3				30												10	5	15
2	I	5				25												5	5	5	5	5
3	J	3				35																	5	20	10
Total PV by period			20	15	30	15	5	5	10	5	20	15	20	15	30	20	20	5	20	10
Cumulative PV by period			20	35	65	80	85	90	100	105	125	140	160	175	205	225	245	250	270	280

Project status reports for periods 1 to 12 are shown in Table 2. Y*u should note that the status reports show just the activities that are currently progressing not the activities that are planned to start at each period.

Table 2. Status reports for periods 1-12

Status Report: Ending Period 1
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	50		12
Cumulative
Status Report: Ending Period 2
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	Finished		20
Cumulative
Status Report: Ending Period 3
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	Finished		20
B	10		2
C	30		15
Cumulative
Status Report: Ending Period 4
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	Finished		20
B	40		10
C	70		25
Cumulative
Status Report: Ending Period 5
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	Finished		20
B	70		25
C	Finished		45
Cumulative
Status Report: Ending Period 6
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	Finished		20
B	Finished		30
C	Finished		45
Cumulative
Status Report: Ending Period 7
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	Finished		20
B	Finished		30
C	Finished		45
D	50		8

Cumulative
Status Report: Ending Period 8
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	Finished		20
B	Finished		30
C	Finished		45
D	Finished		18
Cumulative
Status Report: Ending Period 9
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	Finished		20
B	Finished		30
C	Finished		45
D	Finished		18
E	20		5
F	60		10
Cumulative
Status Report: Ending Period 10
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	Finished		20
B	Finished		30
C	Finished		45
D	Finished		18
E	50		15
F	Finished		18
Cumulative
Status Report: Ending Period 11
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	Finished		20
B	Finished		30
C	Finished		45
D	Finished		18
E	75		25
F	Finished		18
H	40		12
I	25		5
Cumulative
Status Report: Ending Period 12
Activity	% Complete	EV	AC	PV	CV	SV
A	Finished		20
B	Finished		30
C	Finished		45
D	Finished		18
E	Finished		30
F	Finished		18
H	Finished		25
I	40		12
Cumulative

Answer the following questions (no more than 1000 w0rds for the questions a-g combined)

1. Given the information provided for project Beta for periods 1 through 12, complete the status reports by computing the PV, EV, SV, CV and explain them to the owner with simple terms.
2. Compute the SPI, CPI and PCIB for each period and plot them on a graph similar to the following (the time axis needs to extend to 12). Explain assessments to the owner with simple terms.
3. Plot the EV, AC, and PV on a graph similar to the following (the time axis needs to extend to 12).
4. Explain to the owner your assessment of the project at the end of period 12.
5. If the project goes with the same trend of progress, what is your forecast of the budget at completion?
6. Calculate TCPI and explain it to the owner with simple terms.
7. Summarise (using examples) 4 different scenarios where the earned value would allow the project manager to track and report on the progress of the project during the execution phase (Hint: See Figure 13.5 on page 486 of Larson and Gray, 2021).

Case study: Buffalo Bills Stadium (National Football League)

Estimated Cost: $2,100,000,000

(USD $2.1 Billion)

Location: Buffalo, New York (United States)

Phase: Planning & Preparation

March 7, 2022

The Buffalo Bills are one of the NFL's most-talented teams and a storied franchise. The table-breaking, tailgating fanbase is said to be one of the most passionate groups in all of football. So why does this team continue to play football in an outdated venue while less successful franchises are seeing new, innovative stadiums being built in other cities across America? That's the question many Bills fans ask themselves. But, as plans for a new stadium have been proposed, the excitement amongst the fanbase has begun.

It is yet to be decided where the build will take place, but it seems like the two most likely locations are:

• Downtown Buffalo
• Orchard Park

Orchard Park is home to the team's current stadium, so there's a bit of history with this location that might feel sentimental to some. The commute is only 20-minutes from the city center, but many fans are calling for a downtown stadium in hopes of creating a better entertainment experience for fans before, during, and after the games.

Project Scheduling and Control written project management case study Instructions: Remember to add references if they are needed - use APA 7th format. Table 1. Project budget baseline Q1. Yoou are managing a product upgrade project for Beta as shown in Figure 1. Given the project Schedule Project baseline budget network that follows, complete the forward and backward pass, compute activity slack, and identify information the critical path (20 Marks). EV ID DUR ES LF SL PV O 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 Rule E G Interview 2 Fodice A 1 20 20 Users Prototype Product 5 4 Upgrade 1 B 5 30 5 10 5 5 5 Project 2 C 3 40 10 20 10 A D e: Farm H pmplete 2 Design 3 50 C F Survey 3 2 1 1 D 2 15 10 5 Legen Conduct 3 E 4 25 ES 10 5 5 5 Markgang ID EF 5 2 F 2 20 SL Description 10 10 1 G 3 40 LS DUR LF 10 15 15 1 H 3 30 10 5 15 2 1 5 25 5 5 5 5 5 3 J 3 35 Figure 1. Network diagram of project Beta 20 10 Total PV by period 20 15 30 15 5 5 10 5 20 15 20 15 30 20 20 20 10 Project baseline is shown in Table 1. Cumulative PV by period 20 35 65 80 85 90 100 105 125 140 160 175 205 225 245 250 270 280 Project status reports for periods 1 to 12 are shown in Table 2. You should note that the status reports show just the activities that are currently progressing not the activities that are planned to start at each period.Table 2. Status reports for periods 1-12 Status Report: Ending Period 1 A Finished 20 CO Finished 30 Activity % Complete EV AC PV CV SV C Finished A 50 12 Cumulative Cumulative Status Report: Ending Period 7 Status Report: Ending Period 2 Activity % Complete EV AC PV CV SV Activity Complete EV AC PV CV SV A Finished 20 A Finished 20 B Finished 30 Cumulative C Finished 45 50 Status Report: Ending Period 3 Cumulative Activity % Complete EV AC PV CV SV A Finished 20 Status Report: Ending Period 8 B 10 2 C 30 Activity 15 Complete EV AC PV CV SV Cumulative A Finished 20 Finished 30 Status Report: Ending Period 4 C Finished 45 D Finished 18 Activity % Complete EV AC PV CV SV Cumulative A Finished 20 B 10 10 Status Report: Ending Period 9 C 70 25 Cumulative Activity % Complete EV AC PV CV SV A Finished 20 Status Report: Ending Period 5 B Finished 30 C Finished 45 Activity % Complete EV AC PV CV SV Finished 18 A Finished m O 20 20 5 B 70 25 F 50 10 C Finished 45 Cumulative Cumulative Status Report: Ending Period 10 Status Report: Ending Period 6 Activity % Complete EV AC PV CV Activity SV % Complete EV AC PV CV SV A Finished 20Finished 30 Compute the SPI, CPI and PCIB for each period and plot them on a graph similar to the Finished 45 following (the time axis needs to extend to 12). 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Given the information provided for project Beta for periods 1 through 12, complete the status f. Calculate TCPI and explain it to the owner with simple terms. reports by computing the PV, EV, SV, CV and explain them to the owner with simple terms. :. Summarise (using examples) 4 different scenarios where the earned value would allow the project manager to track and report on the progress of the project during the execution phase (Hint: See Figure 13.5 on page 486 of Larson and Gray, 2021)reported rumours of an announcement soon. If the project moves forward, its $2.18 budget will make it one of the biggest construction projects in the world. Case study: Buffalo Bills Stadium (National Football League) wort.com For more information: https://mycomply.net/info/blog/10-of-the-worlds-biggest- constructionprojects-of-2022/ Q2. Assume yoou are a consultant for the Buffalo Bills Stadium project and that the project manager has asked yoou to explain whether academic literature supports the use of earned value management towards achieving project success. Prepare an answer for the senior project manager based on recent research in academic literature ensuring that you, correctly cite your sources using APA 7th referencing. Q3. Using the information in the unit textbook as a starting point, research academic literature and best industry practice linked to time-constrained and resource-constrained scheduling techniques. Create a table in a single A3 (or 2 A4) document for the Buffalo Bills Stadium project manager in which voou summarise the impacts of time-constrained and resource-constrained scheduling techniques on physical resources, project procurement and project change. Ensure that you correctly cite your sources using APA 7th referencing. At the end of the document summarise, with reasons, which approach is a better fit for the Buffalo Bills Stadium project? Ensure that your summary flows from the Estimated Cost: $2,100,000,000 material in your table. (USD $2.1 Billion) Location: Buffalo, New York (United States) Phase: Planning & Preparation March 7, 202 The Buffalo Bills are one of the NFL's most-talented teams and a storied franchise. The table-breaking, tailgating fanbase is said to be one of the most passionate groups in all of football. So why does this team continue to play football in an outdated venue while less successful franchises are seeing new, innovative stadiums being built in other cities across America? That's the question many Bills fans ask themselves. But, as plans for a new stadium have been proposed, the excitement amongst the fanbase has begun. It is yet to be decided where the build will take place, but it seems like the two most likely locations are: Downtown Buffalo Orchard Park Orchard Park is home to the team's current stadium, so there's a bit of history with this location that might feel sentimental to some. The commute is only 20-minutes from the city center, but many fans are calling for a downtown stadium in hopes of creating a better entertainment experience for fans before, during, and after the games. Above you will see the proposed drawings and renderings of the stadium. The build includes a retail district, restaurants, parking garages, an innovative stadium that will house the Bills, and various hotels. In the coming weeks and months, this build should have more information announced, but all signs point to the construction process starting in 2022. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said "Hopefully we have something to announce soon" on March 1, 2022, and many media outlets have