PROJECT MANAGEMENT (MGMT627)
ASSIGNMENT NO. 2
Due Date: 12-06-12 Marks: 25
Scenario:
TriStar Enterprises is expanding its operations by including a modern weigh-station. The building of weigh-
station will include a large hall and a small office. The scales would be installed in the large hall along with a
20-feet counter and several display cases for the equipment.
Before the construction of this facility, the project manager has to complete the construction project planning;
so he has identified various activities and their corresponding times to complete, given in following table:
Activity Time Preceding Activity
a: putting foundation 10 -
b: making holes for scale 6 -
c: insertion of scale basis 15 b
d: frame installment 12 a, c
e: construction of building 20 d
f: insertion of scales 5 e
g: insertion of cases 3 e
h: office equipment installation 6 g
i: finishing touches 3 f, h
Required:
1. Develop the PERT Chart/Network for this project. (Marks: 10)
2. Identify the Critical Path and Expected Completion Time. (Marks: 5)
3. Find Slack Time for each activity. (Marks: 10)
Instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully before preparing the assignment solution:
• This is a practical assignment where you do not need to define and/or explain the concepts and
terminology.
• Your answer should be to the point as well as completely showing what is required.
• Show the working/ calculations where necessary.
Note:
Only in the case of Assignment, 24 hours extra / grace period after the due date is
usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced by the
students on last date. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies
and above mentioned due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any
inconvenience.
Deadline:
• Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No assignment will be
accepted through e-mail once the solution has been uploaded by the instructor.
Formatting guidelines:
• Use the font style “Times New Roman”/ “Arial” and font size “12”.
• It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003.
• Use black and blue font colors only.
Solution guidelines:
• Every student will work individually and has to write in appropriate form.
• Give the answer according to question.
• For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but watch the video
lectures and use other reference books also.
Rules for Marking:
Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:
• It has been submitted after due date
• The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt
• It is in any format other than .doc/ .docx (MS. Word)
• It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc.
Important Note for Those Assignments Where Calculations and
Graphs are Required:
• Calculate to the point where calculation is being required. NO need to write irrelevant material
or extra interpretation.
• Draw diagrams by yourself. Do NOT copy from any source. NO need to write irrelevant
material.
