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This document contains 3 problems involving project management using CPM/PERT network analysis. Problem 1 involves analyzing a network for a shopping center project. Problem 2 involves constructing a network for safety improvements at a textile mill within a deadline. Problem 3 involves determining precedence relationships and analyzing a wedding planning project network with a deadline.

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Problem Set in Project Management

This document contains 3 problems involving project management using CPM/PERT network analysis. Problem 1 involves analyzing a network for a shopping center project. Problem 2 involves constructing a network for safety improvements at a textile mill within a deadline. Problem 3 involves determining precedence relationships and analyzing a wedding planning project network with a deadline.

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PROBLEM SET

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Project Management (CPM/PERT network analysis)

Problem #1. A group of developers is building a new shopping center. A consultant for the developers has constructed
the following project network and assigned activity times, in weeks.

Determine the earliest and latest activity times, activity slack, critical path, and duration for the project.

Problem #2. The Stone River Textile Mill was inspected by OSHA and found to be in violation of a number of safety
regulations. The OSHA inspectors ordered the mill to alter some existing machinery to make it safer (add safety guards,
etc.); purchase some new machinery to replace older, dangerous machinery; and relocate some machinery to make
safer passages and unobstructed entrances and exits. OSHA gave the mill only 35 weeks to make the changes; if the
changes were not made by then, the mill would be fined $300,000.

The mill determined the activities in a CPM/PERT network that would have to be completed and then estimated the
indicated activity times, as shown in the following table:
Activity
Activity Activity Description a m b
predecessor

a Order new machinery   1 2 3


b Plan new physical layout   2 5 8
c Determine safety changes in existing machinery   1 3 5
d Receive equipment a 4 10 25
e Hire new employees a 3 7 12
f Make plant alterations b 10 15 25
g Make changes in existing machinery c 5 9 14
h Train new employees d, e 2 3 7
i Install new machinery d, e, f 1 4 6
j Relocate old machinery d, e, f, g 2 5 10
k Conduct employee safety orientation h, i, j 2 2 2
Construct the project network for this project and determine the following:
a. Expected activity times
b. Earliest and latest activity times and activity slack
c. Critical path
d. Expected project duration and variance
e. The probability that the mill will be fined $300,000

Problem #3. The following table contains the activities for planning a wedding and the activity time estimates;
however, the precedence relationships between activities are not included:

Time (days)
Activity Activity Description
a m b
a Determine date 1 10 15
b Obtain marriage license 1 5 8
c Select bridal attendants 3 5 7
d Order dresses 10 14 21
e Fit dresses 5 10 12
f Select groomsmen 1 2 4
g Order tuxedos 3 5 7
h Find and rent church 6 14 20
i Hire florist 3 6 10
j Develop/print programs 15 22 30
k Hire photographer 3 10 15
l Develop guest list 14 25 40
m Order invitations 7 12 20
n Address and mail invitations 10 15 25
o Compile RSVP list 30 45 60
p Reserve reception hall 3 7 10
q Hire caterer 2 5 8
r Determine reception menu 10 12 16
s Make final order 2 4 7
t Hire band 10 18 21
u Decorate reception hall 1 2 3
v Wedding ceremony 0.5 0.5 0.5
w Wedding reception 0.5 0.5 0.5

Using your best judgment, determine the project network, critical path, and expected project duration. If it is January 1
and a couple is planning a June 1 wedding, what is the probability that it can be done on time?

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