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Unit IV

 

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    Unit IV Introduction

    Class,
    Welcome to Unit IV! 
    In Unit IV, we will learn about the importance of network diagrams, project risk strategies, and scheduling techniques.  Here are some key concepts we will cover:
    • Create a network diagram that considers precedence diagramming and work sequence
    • Evaluate sources of project risk strategies
    • Assess proven scheduling techniques
     
    Your assignment for this unit is the Unit IV Case Study.  Please respond and contribute to the Unit IV Discussion Board.  If you have any questions, please let me know.
    Respectfully,
    Dr. JB
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    Click the link above to open the unit study guide, which contains this unit’s lesson and reading assignment(s). This information is necessary in order to complete this course.

  • Discussion Board

    • Weight: 2% of course grade
    • Response Due: Saturday, 04/17/2021 11:59 PM (CST)
    • Comment Due: Tuesday, 04/20/2021 11:59 PM (CST)
  • Assignment

    • Weight: 10% of course grade
    • Due: Tuesday, 04/20/2021 11:59 PM (CST)
    Instructions
    Case studies are an important learning strategy in business classes because they provide an opportunity for you to critically analyze events that have taken place in real-life businesses. This develops your critical thinking and research skills as you research the competition and industry in which your business resides with an end goal of formulating a recommendation for the challenges faced by the company.
    Read “The Bathtub Period” case study on pages 544545 of your textbook. As you complete the analysis, address the following topics, and integrate researched evidence within your responses.
    1. Describe the situation within this case from the standpoint of effective project management.
    2. Prepare a network diagram that demonstrates your recommended work sequence for the Scott Project. (See the Unit IV Lesson for additional insight on the compilation of network diagrams.)
    3. Explain the risks involved with this strategy and potential work-arounds.
    4. Identify two scheduling techniques that might be used effectively for this project with the advantages and disadvantages of each.
    In formatting your case analysis, do not use the question-and-answer format; instead, use an essay format with subheadings. Your APA-formatted case study should be a minimum of two full pages in length (not counting the title and reference pages). You are required to use a minimum of three academic sources that are no more than 5 years old (one may be your textbook). All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased material must have accompanying in-text citations. A minimum of three in-text citations are required.