The Assignment must be (WORD format only)

The Assignment must be (WORD format only)

Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.

Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Peer-Reviewed Journals are required as references.

Use the attached file .. it is the case study.. plus at least 3 other references as APA style.

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Assignment Workload:

This Assignment comprise of a Case Study and discussion questions.

Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:

After completion of Assignment-2 students will be able to understand the

1.Recognize the steps of planning process in the project management. (L.O-1.2)

2.Estimate the project budget and cost control. (L.O-2.2)

3.Analyze to work effectively and efficiently as a team member for project related cases. (L.O-3.1)

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Assignment:

Assignment Case Study: (Marks-6)

Please read the Case-5.2 “Post-Graduation Adventure.” from Chapter 5 “Estimating Project Times and Costs” given in the attached file in the book: Project Management: The Managerial Process 8th edition by Larson and Gray page no: 164

Also refer to specific concepts you have learned from the chapter to support your answers.

Answer the questions asked in case study as deliverables where you should consider the milestones and technical requirements.

1.Assume you are either Mike or Josh; how would you go about making a decision using project management methodology? (Explain in 250 – 255 words) (2 Marks).

2.Looking first at only cost, what decision would you make? (Explain in 250 – 255 words) (2 Marks).

3.After cost, what other factors should be considered before making a decision? (Explain in 250 – 255 words) (2 Marks)

Discussion Questions (4 Marks)

4.Discuss top-down and bottom-up estimating and different approaches used. (Explain in 250 – 255 words) (2 Marks)

5.Discuss different project management structures. (Explain in 250 – 255 words) (2 Marks)