Table of Contents
Project Objective
Rationale for Project
Stakeholders Analysis
Statement of Work:
Risk Assessment
Timeline
Scope Statement Development
WBS Structure
WBS Dictionary
Scope Baseline Maintenance
Scope Change
Deliverable Acceptance
Scope and Requirements Integration
Schedule Methodology
Schedule Tools
Schedule Reporting and Format
Process Management
Activity identification
Activity sequencing
Estimating resources
Estimating effort and duration
Schedule Reduction
Rules for Performance Measurement
Cost Reporting and Format
Project Estimate Bottom-Up and Expert Judgement Approach
Updating, monitoring and controlling
Labor
Outsourced Services
Inspections and Permits
Contingencies
Earned Value Analysis and Report
Appendix
Exhibit 1. Budget chart
Exhibit 2 Network Diagram
Exhibit 3 Outsourcing Contract
Exhibit 4 PERT Analysis
Exhibit 5 Status Reporting Format
Exhibit 6 EV Metrics at completion as well as time phased cashflow plan
Exhibit 7 Closeout Checklist
Exhibit 8 Project Flow Gantt Chart
Exhibit 9 Project Schedule
Exhibit 10 Resource Loading
Exhibit 11 Crashed Schedule
References
Project Objective
This project will transition the SMS LAB Engineering helicopter production line from its current location in Barstow, CA to a newer and more centralized location, just south collocated with a local regional airport in Aerial Acres, CA. The move will be completed in 6 weeks (42 calendar days), safely and with a cost not to exceed $1.1 million.
Rationale for Project
There is a business need to move the helicopter production line from its current facility that is 50 miles from the flight test center to a newer location more centralized to the overall organization’s operations. Once the new location is operational there will be a realized savings in lease costs, reduced risk, and reduced transportation costs of moving the helicopters to the flight test center.
Currently the lease for the building where the production line is located is ending and the organization has decided to not renew due to budgetary constraints and have opted to centralize operations.
Stakeholders Analysis
The stakeholders that are involved with the movement of the helicopter production line from the Barstow facility to the new Aerial Acres facility are spread amongst the entire company. The stakeholders will be evaluated and classified using a power/influence grid method. It is important to be able to keep all participant levels of the project informed and with this grid evaluation, status updates and meetings can be tailored to the requirements of that specific group of stakeholders.
As depicted in the grid evaluation there are four main groups of stakeholders. All have different levels of power and participation/influence over the execution and overall outcome of the project. Upper management has high power but not as much influence as the middle managers because the middle managers will be actually working hands on with the project move while upp ...
Leadership TheoriesWrite a 700- to 1,050-word paper that addre.docxsmile790243
Leadership Theories
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that addresses the following:
· Describe a current event within your health care organization that requires leadership attention.
· From your readings this week, apply a leadership theory that most closely represents your approach to addressing the situation.
· Explain why your selection would accommodate a desirable outcome.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
Plagiarism ready.
Add the highlighted information to the project.
•Schedule PERT Analysis
•Schedule reduction (project crash) ◦Including Recommendations to reduce the schedule length and calculate impact on the budget (include examples of outsourcing with applicable example contracts)
•Resource loading and leveling
•Schedule baseline
•Budget management plan ◦From Plan Cost Management, Section 7 of PMBOK® Guide 5 (Submitted in WBS 6)
•Project Budget
•Including time phased cash flow plan
•Earned Value Analysis and Report
Project Objective:
This project will transition the SMS LAB Engineering helicopter production line from its current location in Barstow, CA to a newer and more centralized location, just south collocated with a local regional airport in Aerial Acres, CA. The move will be completed in 6 weeks (42 calendar days), safely and with a cost not to exceed $1.2 million.
Rationale for Project:
There is a business need to move the helicopter production line from its current facility that is 50 miles from the flight test center to a newer location more centralized to the overall organization’s operations. Once the new location is operational there will be a realized savings in lease costs, reduced risk, and reduced transportation costs of moving the helicopters to the flight test center.
Currently the lease for the building where the production line is located is ending and the organization has decided to not renew due to budgetary constraints and have opted to centralize operations.
Stakeholders Analysis:
The stakeholders that are involved with the movement of the helicopter production line from the Barstow facility to the new Aerial Acres facility are spread amongst the entire company. The stakeholders will be evaluated and classified using a power/influence grid method. It is important to be able to keep all participant levels of the project informed and with this grid evaluation, status updates and meetings can be tailored to the requirements of that specific group of stakeholders.
As depicted in the grid evaluation there are four main groups of stakeholders. All have different levels of power and participation/influence over the execution and overall outcome of the project. Upper management has high power but not as much influence as the middle managers because the middle managers will be actually working hands on with the project move while upper management will just be given updates as the project pr ...
Riordan Manufacturing Project Management Plan – Wk 2 Preparation.docxjoellemurphey
Riordan Manufacturing Project Management Plan – Wk 2 Preparation
Riordan Manufacturing Project Management Plan – China Move
Week 2 Preparation
PM 571 – Project Management
November 23, 2015
Table of Contents
3A. Executive Summary
3B. Business Objectives
4C. Project Description
8D. Project Approach
8E. Communication Plan
10F. Project Charter
12G. Authorizations
13H. Scope Statement Approval Form/Signatures
Scope Statement
A. Executive Summary
This project has been initiated to move the current operations to Hangzhou, China to Shanghai. The decision to move was based on two justifications; (1) Riordan’s Chinese partners and their facilities are currently located there and; (2) the Qiantang River which facilitates their shipping needs is located within the city’s limit which is adequate to accommodate the company’s shipping needs.
B. Business Objectives
1. Business Need/Opportunity/Objectives
· Save time and money by eliminating the need to ship materials 180 km to ports in Shanghai, by moving the company's operations to Shanghai.
· An increase in production volume has created the need to use container shipping companies that use ports centrally located in Hong Kong as well as Shanghai resulting in significant cost savings
· Operations can implement a more substantial urban infrastructure
· Better marketing strategy to ship our Chinese products throughout Asia and Europe
· River access to Hangzhou Bay would provide sufficient accommodations to handle the shipping needs
· The overall cost savings and opportunity to better position the shipping far exceed the additional time and effort required with the extra logistical steps
· An alternate solution would include transporting products by trucks to the Shanghai port and then loaded into containers that are shipped directly onto the ships to their final destination.
· Without the move, Riordan Manufacturing runs the risk of remaining rigid in their Operations division and lose the opportunity and ability to expand and gain a greater market share.
2. Product Description
Reduce operational expenses by relocating the current operational shipping facilities to Shanghai where cost savings can be obtained by using the ports that operate directly out of Shanghai and Hong Kong.
3. Deliverables
· Project-Related:
· Relocation research documents
· Operational procedures to enter/exit port
· Port Mappings – shore locations, layouts, schematics
· Permits / Certificate of Occupancy
· Constructed production facility
· Project Management Related:
· Case study/business case/justification
· Project Scope
· Project Charter
· Work Breakdown Structure
· Overview Strategic Plan
· Traceability Matrix
· Communications Plan
· Schedule
· Cost Analysis
· Risk Assessment
· Status Reports
· Lessons Learned
C. Project Description
1. Scope
In-Scope:
· Relocate China Operations to Shanghai
· Relocation moving costs for staff
· Construction of new production facility
· Transport of trucks, barg ...
Leadership TheoriesWrite a 700- to 1,050-word paper that addre.docxsmile790243
Leadership Theories
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that addresses the following:
· Describe a current event within your health care organization that requires leadership attention.
· From your readings this week, apply a leadership theory that most closely represents your approach to addressing the situation.
· Explain why your selection would accommodate a desirable outcome.
Format your paper according to APA guidelines.
Plagiarism ready.
Add the highlighted information to the project.
•Schedule PERT Analysis
•Schedule reduction (project crash) ◦Including Recommendations to reduce the schedule length and calculate impact on the budget (include examples of outsourcing with applicable example contracts)
•Resource loading and leveling
•Schedule baseline
•Budget management plan ◦From Plan Cost Management, Section 7 of PMBOK® Guide 5 (Submitted in WBS 6)
•Project Budget
•Including time phased cash flow plan
•Earned Value Analysis and Report
Project Objective:
This project will transition the SMS LAB Engineering helicopter production line from its current location in Barstow, CA to a newer and more centralized location, just south collocated with a local regional airport in Aerial Acres, CA. The move will be completed in 6 weeks (42 calendar days), safely and with a cost not to exceed $1.2 million.
Rationale for Project:
There is a business need to move the helicopter production line from its current facility that is 50 miles from the flight test center to a newer location more centralized to the overall organization’s operations. Once the new location is operational there will be a realized savings in lease costs, reduced risk, and reduced transportation costs of moving the helicopters to the flight test center.
Currently the lease for the building where the production line is located is ending and the organization has decided to not renew due to budgetary constraints and have opted to centralize operations.
Stakeholders Analysis:
The stakeholders that are involved with the movement of the helicopter production line from the Barstow facility to the new Aerial Acres facility are spread amongst the entire company. The stakeholders will be evaluated and classified using a power/influence grid method. It is important to be able to keep all participant levels of the project informed and with this grid evaluation, status updates and meetings can be tailored to the requirements of that specific group of stakeholders.
As depicted in the grid evaluation there are four main groups of stakeholders. All have different levels of power and participation/influence over the execution and overall outcome of the project. Upper management has high power but not as much influence as the middle managers because the middle managers will be actually working hands on with the project move while upper management will just be given updates as the project pr ...
Riordan Manufacturing Project Management Plan – Wk 2 Preparation.docxjoellemurphey
Riordan Manufacturing Project Management Plan – Wk 2 Preparation
Riordan Manufacturing Project Management Plan – China Move
Week 2 Preparation
PM 571 – Project Management
November 23, 2015
Table of Contents
3A. Executive Summary
3B. Business Objectives
4C. Project Description
8D. Project Approach
8E. Communication Plan
10F. Project Charter
12G. Authorizations
13H. Scope Statement Approval Form/Signatures
Scope Statement
A. Executive Summary
This project has been initiated to move the current operations to Hangzhou, China to Shanghai. The decision to move was based on two justifications; (1) Riordan’s Chinese partners and their facilities are currently located there and; (2) the Qiantang River which facilitates their shipping needs is located within the city’s limit which is adequate to accommodate the company’s shipping needs.
B. Business Objectives
1. Business Need/Opportunity/Objectives
· Save time and money by eliminating the need to ship materials 180 km to ports in Shanghai, by moving the company's operations to Shanghai.
· An increase in production volume has created the need to use container shipping companies that use ports centrally located in Hong Kong as well as Shanghai resulting in significant cost savings
· Operations can implement a more substantial urban infrastructure
· Better marketing strategy to ship our Chinese products throughout Asia and Europe
· River access to Hangzhou Bay would provide sufficient accommodations to handle the shipping needs
· The overall cost savings and opportunity to better position the shipping far exceed the additional time and effort required with the extra logistical steps
· An alternate solution would include transporting products by trucks to the Shanghai port and then loaded into containers that are shipped directly onto the ships to their final destination.
· Without the move, Riordan Manufacturing runs the risk of remaining rigid in their Operations division and lose the opportunity and ability to expand and gain a greater market share.
2. Product Description
Reduce operational expenses by relocating the current operational shipping facilities to Shanghai where cost savings can be obtained by using the ports that operate directly out of Shanghai and Hong Kong.
3. Deliverables
· Project-Related:
· Relocation research documents
· Operational procedures to enter/exit port
· Port Mappings – shore locations, layouts, schematics
· Permits / Certificate of Occupancy
· Constructed production facility
· Project Management Related:
· Case study/business case/justification
· Project Scope
· Project Charter
· Work Breakdown Structure
· Overview Strategic Plan
· Traceability Matrix
· Communications Plan
· Schedule
· Cost Analysis
· Risk Assessment
· Status Reports
· Lessons Learned
C. Project Description
1. Scope
In-Scope:
· Relocate China Operations to Shanghai
· Relocation moving costs for staff
· Construction of new production facility
· Transport of trucks, barg ...
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Implementation Plan TemplateCMGT445 Version 61University .docxbradburgess22840
Implementation Plan Template
CMGT/445 Version 6
1
University of Phoenix Material
Implementation Plan Template
Use the following template to create your implementation plan in Week Four.
Project Name or Identification:
Wireless Access Points
Team B
Project Stakeholders
· Information System Security Manager, Operations Lead, Configuration Management Lead, Network Operations Lead, and Physical Security
Project Description
· Implement Wireless access points in the headquarters building
· Conduct Risk assessment and threat analysis
Measurable Organizational Value (MOV)
· All wireless network access from anywhere within the building and campus grounds
· Risk assessement and threat analysis
· ROI (return on investment) and cost versus benefit
· Statement or table format
Project Scope
· There will be a 2 phase implementation process with a due date of 1 January 2016.
· What will be considered outside the scope of this project?
· What are the project’s main deliverables?
· Provide a statement and description.
Project Schedule Summary
· 1 November 2015
· 1 January 2015
· Replace all infrastructure/core network equipment outside the 3 year life cyce replacement.
· 14 day project review, 20 day review, 30 day review, 45 day review, 50 day review, and 60 day review.
Project Budget Summary
· Total project budget
· Budget broken down by phase
Resources Required
· Consultant
· Tech support 24/7
· Project manager
· Onsite tech support
Assumptions and Risks
· Assumptions used to develop estimates
· Key risks, probability of occurrence, and impact
· Organizational or time constraints
· Risks of not doing this project
· Assess dependencies on other projects or areas within or outside the organization
· Assessment project’s impact on the organization
· Outstanding issues
· Formulation of key project risk mitigation strategies
Project Administration
· Communications plan
· Scope management plan
· The change control process
· Quality management plan
· Testing procedures related to the implementation
· Change management plan
Implementation and Continued Maintenance and Project Closure Plan
· Protocol changes will need to be made
· Access range will need to be managed
· Access scan process will need to be implemented
· The new technology will be implemented in phases; hardware phase; protocol/configuration phase; test phase
· Support and maintenance
· Technical, user, and system training documentation
· System support roles and functions
· Project closure
Acceptance and Approval
· Information System Security Manager and Director of Communication and Networks.
· Submit Information Technology Request for the approval process.
· The request has to be approved by the Operations Lead, Project Lead, Information System Security Manager, Physical Security Manager and last the Chief Information Officer/Director of Communications
References
Project Scope Statement. (2014). Retrieved from http://mantecausd.net/Home/ShowDocument?id=1073
Copyr.
Conveyor Belt Project Report using MS PROJECT by creating work package,deliverable, sub-deliverables and allocating resources to them. Analysis was done and suggestion was made for the overall imporvement
REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT PLANPurposeThis document defines the s.docxheunice
REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Purpose
This document defines the systematic approach by which Corwin Corporation manages requirements when undertaking a new project. The requirements management system establishes the guidelines for creating requirements documents, setting requirements attributes, and managing traceability of the requirements. This document also details the process by which requirements can be changed during the project, ensuring agreement between internal teams and customers. This document uses established Corwin Corporation standard work to define the Requirements Management Plan for use in the Peters Company project.
Requirements
Requirements Planning
Initial requirements for the Peters Project were obtained through a series of phone call interactions between Gene Frimel, Vice-President of Engineering at Corwin Corporation and Frank Delia, Vice-President of Marketing at the Peters Company. The detailed requirements were provided in the Statement of Work sent by Peters. Further requirements, including an initial engineering test matrix, were included in the proposal returned by Corwin. At a minimum, the remainder of the test matrix is an outstanding requirement that will be completed later, following the procedures laid out in this document. Other requirements may also arise that will be added as well.
Requirements Tracking
Because this is a research project with a short turnaround time, it is anticipated that changes will be made rapidly, including changes to the requirements. For this reason, it is imperative that the requirements, and changes thereto, be tracked carefully. To ensure all members of the team are aware of the changing requirements, all must be documented in writing. It is anticipated that most of the requirements will be defined by the Statement of Work, but additional requirements or further detail of the initial requirements must be captured in a Coordination Memo or notes from a Requirement Change Review. Corwin Corporation will vault these documents to its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software with the appropriate revision letter. Changes or revisions to the requirements documents must follow the change process, detailed below. Following an approved change, the Statement of Work will be updated, and the Revision rolled to the next number.
Requirements Reporting
As part of this project, Corwin Corporation and Peters Company will hold weekly meetings, wherein Status Reports will be provided that cover any significant changes made to the requirements. Since this is a fast-paced project and Peters will have an on-site representative, it is recognized that requirements may change more rapidly than on a weekly basis. However, it is the Corwin project manager’s responsibility to document any changes and formally report them out in the weekly status reports. These will be submitted to Corwin and Peters management, so the project progress can be monitored.
Configuration Management
Change Initiation
A.
EXECUTION PLAN REVISION HISTORYVersion #Implemented byReBetseyCalderon89
EXECUTION PLAN REVISION HISTORY
Version #
Implemented by
Revision Date
Approved by
Approval Date
Reason
Table of Contents
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
1.1 Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case
1.1.1 Scope
1.1.2 Statement of Work (SOW)
1.1.3 Business Case
1.2 Project Deliverables
1.3 Project Organization
1.4 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
1.4.1 Task description documentation
1.4.2 Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS)
1.5 Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
1.6 Work Authorization
1.7 Project Charter
2. RISK ASSESSMENT
2.1 Risk Identification
2.2 Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Qualitative)
2.3 Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Quantitative)
2.4 Mitigation Strategies
3. PROJECT SCHEDULE
3.1 Activity Duration Estimates
3.2 Gantt Chart
3.3 Activity Network
4. PROJECT BUDGET
4.1 Project Resources
4.2 Other costs
4.3 Cost estimates
4.4 Time-phased budget
5. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
6. TRACKING AND STATUS UPDATES
6.1 Tracking method
6.2 Notification record
6.3 Control systems
7. PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
7.1 Close cost accounts
7.2 Lessons Learned
Project Overview—This section is intended to provide a brief background description of the project, including motivation, goals and objectives, success criteria by which it will be evaluated, major project deliverables, and identified constraints. See Chapter 5 for development of project scope.
1.1Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case—Describe the purpose of the project here. What are the key deliverables, that is, the major items to be delivered to the customer, other stakeholders, suppliers, or other parties?
1.1.1Scope—Describe the project scope in general terms. Include a problem statement, detailed steps in requirements gathering (who was consulted, when?), information gathering (critical features uncovered from investigation), project constraints, alternatives analysis, and business case documentation.
1.1.2Statement of Work (SOW)—Include a detailed SOW for the project. Include:
1. Key milestones
2. Resource requirements
3. Risks and concerns
4. Acceptance criteria
1.1.3Business Case—Insert the project Business Case here. You can find an explanation of the business case in Chapter 5. Briefly identify the business needs to be satisfied, the feasibility of the project, a description of internal and external forces likely to affect the project, a comparative analysis of the costs and benefits of this project over alternative solutions, and time estimates to return on investment. Identify how the satisfaction of business needs will be determined.
1.2Project Deliverables—List the major items or project features to be delivered to the client. Include sign-off documentation from client to demonstrate their concurrence with the deliverable set.
1.3Project Organization—Indicate all project team members, their specific roles, and project organization hierarchy. Where appropriate, indicate joint responsibility between project m ...
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Muslims in the Golden Age is the theme for the research project. You are required to prepare a minimum of 25-minute presentation on the life, work, and contributions of a Muslim scholar, scientist, poet, artist, etc. from the Golden Age of Islam (not contemporary scholars). You can choose any form of media for your presentation paper. A narrated paper has been the common form used in the past; however, the addition of voice-over is required. If you require assistance with the recording, please email instructors.
This project should be completed individually. The objective of this project is to explore the Muslims' contributions to the modern civilization.
Resources:
Format, Length and Style: The presentation must include:
• Minimum of 3 page. Each of pages should be visually appealing, contain relevant content.
• Narrate each page without reading the text line by line. Use the narration to explain and elaborate on what is presented on the pages
• Correct spelling and grammar
• APA citation and bibliography on a separate page
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Examine the impact of multiple sources of media on children and adolescents. Discuss how media influences children and adolescents differentially at various ages. Discuss at least one positive and at least one negative result of media exposure for children and adolescents.
Respond to the discussion by referencing at least one reputable media source.
Response Guidelines
Respond to fellow learners' posts and the sources they cite. Ask questions and expand on the research to further the discussions. Respond to comments made by at least two learners. Your responses to learners are expected to be substantive in nature and to reference the assigned readings, as well as other theoretical, empirical, or professional literature to support your views and writings.
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Implementation Plan TemplateCMGT445 Version 61University .docxbradburgess22840
Implementation Plan Template
CMGT/445 Version 6
1
University of Phoenix Material
Implementation Plan Template
Use the following template to create your implementation plan in Week Four.
Project Name or Identification:
Wireless Access Points
Team B
Project Stakeholders
· Information System Security Manager, Operations Lead, Configuration Management Lead, Network Operations Lead, and Physical Security
Project Description
· Implement Wireless access points in the headquarters building
· Conduct Risk assessment and threat analysis
Measurable Organizational Value (MOV)
· All wireless network access from anywhere within the building and campus grounds
· Risk assessement and threat analysis
· ROI (return on investment) and cost versus benefit
· Statement or table format
Project Scope
· There will be a 2 phase implementation process with a due date of 1 January 2016.
· What will be considered outside the scope of this project?
· What are the project’s main deliverables?
· Provide a statement and description.
Project Schedule Summary
· 1 November 2015
· 1 January 2015
· Replace all infrastructure/core network equipment outside the 3 year life cyce replacement.
· 14 day project review, 20 day review, 30 day review, 45 day review, 50 day review, and 60 day review.
Project Budget Summary
· Total project budget
· Budget broken down by phase
Resources Required
· Consultant
· Tech support 24/7
· Project manager
· Onsite tech support
Assumptions and Risks
· Assumptions used to develop estimates
· Key risks, probability of occurrence, and impact
· Organizational or time constraints
· Risks of not doing this project
· Assess dependencies on other projects or areas within or outside the organization
· Assessment project’s impact on the organization
· Outstanding issues
· Formulation of key project risk mitigation strategies
Project Administration
· Communications plan
· Scope management plan
· The change control process
· Quality management plan
· Testing procedures related to the implementation
· Change management plan
Implementation and Continued Maintenance and Project Closure Plan
· Protocol changes will need to be made
· Access range will need to be managed
· Access scan process will need to be implemented
· The new technology will be implemented in phases; hardware phase; protocol/configuration phase; test phase
· Support and maintenance
· Technical, user, and system training documentation
· System support roles and functions
· Project closure
Acceptance and Approval
· Information System Security Manager and Director of Communication and Networks.
· Submit Information Technology Request for the approval process.
· The request has to be approved by the Operations Lead, Project Lead, Information System Security Manager, Physical Security Manager and last the Chief Information Officer/Director of Communications
References
Project Scope Statement. (2014). Retrieved from http://mantecausd.net/Home/ShowDocument?id=1073
Copyr.
Conveyor Belt Project Report using MS PROJECT by creating work package,deliverable, sub-deliverables and allocating resources to them. Analysis was done and suggestion was made for the overall imporvement
REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT PLANPurposeThis document defines the s.docxheunice
REQUIREMENTS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Purpose
This document defines the systematic approach by which Corwin Corporation manages requirements when undertaking a new project. The requirements management system establishes the guidelines for creating requirements documents, setting requirements attributes, and managing traceability of the requirements. This document also details the process by which requirements can be changed during the project, ensuring agreement between internal teams and customers. This document uses established Corwin Corporation standard work to define the Requirements Management Plan for use in the Peters Company project.
Requirements
Requirements Planning
Initial requirements for the Peters Project were obtained through a series of phone call interactions between Gene Frimel, Vice-President of Engineering at Corwin Corporation and Frank Delia, Vice-President of Marketing at the Peters Company. The detailed requirements were provided in the Statement of Work sent by Peters. Further requirements, including an initial engineering test matrix, were included in the proposal returned by Corwin. At a minimum, the remainder of the test matrix is an outstanding requirement that will be completed later, following the procedures laid out in this document. Other requirements may also arise that will be added as well.
Requirements Tracking
Because this is a research project with a short turnaround time, it is anticipated that changes will be made rapidly, including changes to the requirements. For this reason, it is imperative that the requirements, and changes thereto, be tracked carefully. To ensure all members of the team are aware of the changing requirements, all must be documented in writing. It is anticipated that most of the requirements will be defined by the Statement of Work, but additional requirements or further detail of the initial requirements must be captured in a Coordination Memo or notes from a Requirement Change Review. Corwin Corporation will vault these documents to its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software with the appropriate revision letter. Changes or revisions to the requirements documents must follow the change process, detailed below. Following an approved change, the Statement of Work will be updated, and the Revision rolled to the next number.
Requirements Reporting
As part of this project, Corwin Corporation and Peters Company will hold weekly meetings, wherein Status Reports will be provided that cover any significant changes made to the requirements. Since this is a fast-paced project and Peters will have an on-site representative, it is recognized that requirements may change more rapidly than on a weekly basis. However, it is the Corwin project manager’s responsibility to document any changes and formally report them out in the weekly status reports. These will be submitted to Corwin and Peters management, so the project progress can be monitored.
Configuration Management
Change Initiation
A.
EXECUTION PLAN REVISION HISTORYVersion #Implemented byReBetseyCalderon89
EXECUTION PLAN REVISION HISTORY
Version #
Implemented by
Revision Date
Approved by
Approval Date
Reason
Table of Contents
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
1.1 Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case
1.1.1 Scope
1.1.2 Statement of Work (SOW)
1.1.3 Business Case
1.2 Project Deliverables
1.3 Project Organization
1.4 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
1.4.1 Task description documentation
1.4.2 Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS)
1.5 Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
1.6 Work Authorization
1.7 Project Charter
2. RISK ASSESSMENT
2.1 Risk Identification
2.2 Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Qualitative)
2.3 Assessment of Probability and Consequence (Quantitative)
2.4 Mitigation Strategies
3. PROJECT SCHEDULE
3.1 Activity Duration Estimates
3.2 Gantt Chart
3.3 Activity Network
4. PROJECT BUDGET
4.1 Project Resources
4.2 Other costs
4.3 Cost estimates
4.4 Time-phased budget
5. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT
6. TRACKING AND STATUS UPDATES
6.1 Tracking method
6.2 Notification record
6.3 Control systems
7. PROJECT CLOSE-OUT
7.1 Close cost accounts
7.2 Lessons Learned
Project Overview—This section is intended to provide a brief background description of the project, including motivation, goals and objectives, success criteria by which it will be evaluated, major project deliverables, and identified constraints. See Chapter 5 for development of project scope.
1.1Purpose, Scope and Objectives, and Business Case—Describe the purpose of the project here. What are the key deliverables, that is, the major items to be delivered to the customer, other stakeholders, suppliers, or other parties?
1.1.1Scope—Describe the project scope in general terms. Include a problem statement, detailed steps in requirements gathering (who was consulted, when?), information gathering (critical features uncovered from investigation), project constraints, alternatives analysis, and business case documentation.
1.1.2Statement of Work (SOW)—Include a detailed SOW for the project. Include:
1. Key milestones
2. Resource requirements
3. Risks and concerns
4. Acceptance criteria
1.1.3Business Case—Insert the project Business Case here. You can find an explanation of the business case in Chapter 5. Briefly identify the business needs to be satisfied, the feasibility of the project, a description of internal and external forces likely to affect the project, a comparative analysis of the costs and benefits of this project over alternative solutions, and time estimates to return on investment. Identify how the satisfaction of business needs will be determined.
1.2Project Deliverables—List the major items or project features to be delivered to the client. Include sign-off documentation from client to demonstrate their concurrence with the deliverable set.
1.3Project Organization—Indicate all project team members, their specific roles, and project organization hierarchy. Where appropriate, indicate joint responsibility between project m ...
Advanced Scheduling for Large, Complex Industrial ProjectsJeremie Averous
In this support for a webinar delivered by Project Value Delivery in partnership with Planisware in June 2023, some key aspects of scheduling for large, complex industrial projects are addressed. It includes in particular: making sure schedules are not too large (don't try to put everything in a single schedule!), convergence planning, and the issue of the technical quality of schedules.
Muslims in the Golden Age is the theme for the research project. You.docxssuserf9c51d
Muslims in the Golden Age is the theme for the research project. You are required to prepare a minimum of 25-minute presentation on the life, work, and contributions of a Muslim scholar, scientist, poet, artist, etc. from the Golden Age of Islam (not contemporary scholars). You can choose any form of media for your presentation paper. A narrated paper has been the common form used in the past; however, the addition of voice-over is required. If you require assistance with the recording, please email instructors.
This project should be completed individually. The objective of this project is to explore the Muslims' contributions to the modern civilization.
Resources:
Format, Length and Style: The presentation must include:
• Minimum of 3 page. Each of pages should be visually appealing, contain relevant content.
• Narrate each page without reading the text line by line. Use the narration to explain and elaborate on what is presented on the pages
• Correct spelling and grammar
• APA citation and bibliography on a separate page
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Multiple Sources of Media
Examine the impact of multiple sources of media on children and adolescents. Discuss how media influences children and adolescents differentially at various ages. Discuss at least one positive and at least one negative result of media exposure for children and adolescents.
Respond to the discussion by referencing at least one reputable media source.
Response Guidelines
Respond to fellow learners' posts and the sources they cite. Ask questions and expand on the research to further the discussions. Respond to comments made by at least two learners. Your responses to learners are expected to be substantive in nature and to reference the assigned readings, as well as other theoretical, empirical, or professional literature to support your views and writings.
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Multicultural Event WrittenPlease choose and research a cult.docxssuserf9c51d
Multicultural Event Written
Please choose and research a cultural or diverse event that you are not familiar with. Examples can include a ritual, holiday, religious custom, cultural practice, cultural celebrations, etc. While these are a few suggestions please think outside the box and find something that interest you.You will write a 2 - 3 page paper, APA format (this does not include the cover or reference page). It will consist of :
the introduction of the cultural/diverse event
describe the event (be sure to provide enough detail so that the reader can understand it)
What is unique/different of the event from your culture or custom?
What is the frequency of the event?
What is the importance of the event?
What did you learn about the cultural/diverse event that you did not know?
Are there any similarities to you and your families events?
provide a conclusion.
Please be sure to use reputable resources to complete the assignment. You should have a minimum of 4 sources .
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Multi-Party NegotiationFor this Essay, you will explore the co.docxssuserf9c51d
Multi-Party Negotiation
For this Essay, you will explore the complexities that occur with multi-party negotiations and groupthink.
Your essay will address the following points.
§ Describe two-party, coalitions, and multi-party negotiations.
o Within your description, include a real-life example of how these types of negotiation are used in the business world.
Describe the social complexities of the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion.
What is "groupthink," and how did it affect the Challenger?
Make sure you include your source used for this portion of your research.
What do you think you would have done if you were in that Challenger meeting?
Your essay must be a minimum of three pages in length, not including the title page and reference page. Reference source for your paper. Follow proper APA format, including citing and referencing all outside sources used
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Music has long been used by movements seeking social change. In the.docxssuserf9c51d
Music has long been used by movements seeking social change. In the 1950s and '60s, this was particularly true, as successful black and white musicians openly addressed the issues of the day. During the '60s, popular white singers, such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, lent both their names and their musical talents to the American Civil Rights Movement. In fact, music long assisted those working to win civil rights for African Americans. Freedom songs, often adapted from the music of the black church, played an essential role in bolstering courage, inspiring participation, and fostering a sense of community.
Instructions:
Your PowerPoint presentation should include the following:
• Background and explanation of your special topic.
• Brief background of your American musician/artist.
• The relationship your American musician/artist had to this special topic and the contributions
they have made.
• An explanation of how your American musician/artist connected to and influenced both music
and American society and culture.
Special Topics in American Music - Final Project
MUS320 - American Music
Requirements:
• Presentation must consist of 7-10 slides, with additional title and reference slides, all formatted
in accordance with the most current APA guidelines.
• Each slide will provide succinct points of the key information that you wish to convey.
• Use the Notes section to elaborate on the information presented in each slide. The Notes section is your narrative for the presentation. Here is a tutorial on how to use speaker notes in PowerPoint. If you do not have a LinkedIn Learning account (complimentary for Post students), refer to the Course Information page for information on how to set it up so you can properly view this video.
• At least four (4) images - Two (2) related to your special topic and two (2) related to your artist.
• A video example from YouTube including music from your artist.
• Cite and reference at least three (3) scholarly sources. One of these sources may be your textbook.
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MSW Advanced Clinical Concentration -Student Learning Agreement
Walden University -- Barbara Solomon School of Social Work
Used with SOCW 6520 and SOCW 6530
Agency Name: Keep Smiling Therapy
Agency Address: «555 Broadhollow Road Suite 101
Melville, NY, 11747 »
Student Information
Instructor/Supervisor Information
Faculty Liaison Information
Agency Info
Name: Varda Sauveur
Walden Email: [email protected]
Phone: 347-869-32356
Name: Chanell Smiliey
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 631-505-2961
Name: Alisha Powell
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [Type here]
Description: Psychotherapy
Academic Term
Example: Winter 2019
Course Number
Example: SOCW 6520 III
Population Served: Working with clients who are affected by depression, phobias, stress, anxiety, emotional and relationship problems, physical or psychosomatic disorders and behavioral problems.
Proposed Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 12pm-8 pm
Describe what your regular tasks will be at the agency:
My regular task is as follow:
· Create an appropriate treatment plan for them, which will provide them with a structured and focused way of addressing their problems.
· Learning how to use verbal interaction skills to explore behavior, attitudes and emotions
· Helping clients to understand and address their inner conflicts.
· Completing Psychosocial forms
Importance of the Learning Agreement
Purpose of the Learning Agreement: The learning agreement is designed to ensure students are mindful about the learning expectations in their field placement. It was developed to help students and supervisors/instructors plan a well-rounded experience that will help students meet the learning objectives.
Learning Objectives: The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requires students gain competency in nine areas of social work practice. These areas of practice are defined as core competencies of the profession. Each core competency requires particular behaviors students should be able to engage and gain competency in. Students should provide examples of activities in the agency they can participate in to help them meet the learning objectives. Some examples of activities are provided. This is not an exhaustive list, so others can be added. Students must have an opportunity to complete tasks in all nine areas of competency.
Connection to the Student Evaluation: Not only is the learning agreement a helpful tool to plan the learning goals for the term, but it connects directly to the evaluation points in the student evaluation. Field Instructors/supervisors will be asked to complete student evaluations. Each student is evaluated on the nine core competencies of social work. Having a solid learning agreement aligns the learning goals with the student’s evaluation, so no areas are missed.
Instructions
Negotiating the Agreement: The learning agreement should be completed by week 3 at the agency. This is a collaborative process, where the .
Multimedia Instructional MaterialsStaying current on technolog.docxssuserf9c51d
Multimedia Instructional Materials
Staying current on technology is an essential aspect of being an educator. Today’s students are digital natives, and they often respond better to media than to traditional methods of teaching. Having a strong technology repertoire is important.
Create a matrix detailing a variety of multimedia, technology, games, apps, and other technological tools for teaching reading and writing to struggling readers and writers. Include five tools/media/apps and address the following, in 100-200 words per tool:
· App/technology tool description, app/technology location (online, offline through software, through a game console, etc.), and the cost.
· Age level or academic level for which the technology is appropriate.
· Advantages of using the technology.
· Drawbacks to using the technology.
· Rationalize why struggling students may benefit from the app/technology tool.
Additionally, write a 250-500 word overview of the contents of the matrix, describing how you will implement technology in your ELA classroom. Justify which of these technologies you think will be most beneficial and describe how you might convince an administrator to help you acquire the technology.
Support the matrix and summary with 3-5 resources.
Course Paper Assignment: 30% of course grade, Final Paper due in Week 11
Proposal Due: April 22, (1 page) – Description of proposed project (abstract), Proposed Case Studies (3 to start), Bibliography with at least 3 sources
Final Paper Due: May 19, Week 11
Course Analytical Paper – Assignment
In this paper you will provide a rigorous and thoughtful analysis on your chosen theme, to include an analysis of one case study project or several projects, as a comparative analysis. The paper must include a clear and concise Thesis Statement, shown in “bold” at the end of the introductory paragraph. Please use proper paragraph form, beginning each paragraph with a Topic Sentence and ending with a Concluding Sentence. Keep your paragraphs approximately the same length, throughout. Use our course readings, along with 10 or more sources, to help you construct arguments. Cite using proper APA
form, when using text from sources. The goal of your paper is to prove (or disprove) the Thesis Statement. Writing a detailed outline is highly recommended. Include the following:
1. Title Page – Include a unique title for your paper topic, your name, my name, course name/number, and the quarter: “Spring 2020” You may also include an image or multiple images on the cover.
2. Final Paper (at least 8-10 pages of double-spaced text, images not included) – Font size: 11 or 12; Margins: ½ inch or 3/4 inch max on sides.
3. Bibliography (include at least 10 sources, 6 of which must be books or articles. The remaining 4 sources, or more, can include video lectures and other multimedia). Use APA format. You may use more than 10 total.
4. Include illustrations and project documents. Analytical sketches a.
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Murray Bowen is one of the most respected family theorists in the field of family therapy. Bowen views the family unit as complex and believes it is important to understand the interactions among the members in order to solve problems. Satir and Minuchin also advanced family therapy with their concepts and models. As a clinical social worker, using these models (along with having an ecological perspective) can be very effective in helping clients.
For this Discussion, review the “Petrakis Family” case history and video session.
By Day 4
Post
(using two concepts of Bowen’s family theory) a discussion and analysis of the events that occurred after Alec moved in with his grandmother up until Helen went to the hospital. If you used the concepts of structural family therapy, how would your analysis of the situation be different? Which family theory did you find to be most helpful in your analysis? Finally, indicate whether Satir’s or Minuchin’s model is the more strength-based model. Why?
The Petrakis Family Helen Petrakis is a 52-year-old heterosexual married female of Greek descent who says that she feels overwhelmed and “blue.” She came to our agency at the suggestion of a close friend who thought Helen would benefit from having a person who could listen. Although she is uncomfortable talking about her life with a stranger, Helen said that she decided to come for therapy because she worries about burdening friends with her troubles. Helen and I have met four times, twice per month, for individual therapy in 50-minute sessions. Helen consistently appears well-groomed. She speaks clearly and in moderate tones and seems to have linear thought progression; her memory seems intact. She claims no history of drug or alcohol abuse, and she does not identify a history of trauma. Helen says that other than chronic back pain from an old injury, which she manages with acetaminophen as needed, she is in good health. Helen has worked full time at a hospital in the billing department since graduating from high school. Her husband, John (60), works full time managing a grocery store and earns the larger portion of the family income. She and John live with their three adult children in a 4-bedroom house. Helen voices a great deal of pride in the children. Alec, 27, is currently unemployed, which Helen attributes to the poor economy. Dmitra, 23, whom Helen describes as smart, beautiful, and hardworking, works as a sales consultant for a local department store. Athina, 18, is an honors student at a local college and earns spending money as a hostess in a family friend’s restaurant; Helen describes her as adorable and reliable. In our first session, I explained to Helen that I was an advanced year intern completing my second field placement at the agency. I told her I worked closely with my field supervisor to provide the best care possible. She said that was fine, congratulated me on advancing my career, and then began talking. I listened for the reasons H.
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Mrs. Thomas is a 54, year old African American widow, mother and grandmother, who lives with her daughter and four grandchildren (ages 12, 10, 7 and 5) in a 4 story walk up apartment. She is an active member of her church community and friends, comments that she had so much energy that she exhausted all of them just being around her. At age 51, she was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Busy with raising her grandchildren, a little more than 3 years went by before she sought attention for her symptoms and was diagnosed. Despite aggressive treatments with chemotherapy and radiation, her diseased progressed and she was considering undergoing a bone marrow transplant. Climbing the stairs to the apartment one afternoon she became very short of breath and collapsed. Her twelve, year old granddaughter called 911. At the hospital she was minimally responsive and in severe respiratory distress. She was intubated and transferred to the ICU. A family meeting with the oncology and ICU team was called to discuss Mrs. Thomas’s advanced condition, the fact that she would probably not survive further treatment for the lymphoma and to develop a plan of care. Fifteen family members arrived, including her daughter, pre-teen granddaughters and grandson, three nieces, four nephews, several friends from her church and the minister. On being asked that only the immediate family participate in the meeting, the family and friends became angry and insisted that all of them be involved in this discussion.
1. The students should focus their thoughts on the dynamics of this family meeting. If you were the nurse in this situation, how would you address meeting? Here are some questions that may help your thinking. W
hat is your impression regarding this scenario? What are some concerns you have with this case? What do you anticipate would happen? How would you handle all the family members and friends wanting to be included in the discussion? There is not right or wrong answer. But remember you need a professional journal to support the discussion.
2. Now think about you being the patient. How would the situation be handle within your family? Have you thought about what kind of care you would want? Does someone know what you would want if you had a catastrophic event? Would family members support the decision maker's decision for for you?
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Multiple Source Essay, Speculating about Causes/Proposing a
Solution
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Topic: Women Mistreatment and Inequality in the US.
7 PAGES INCLUDING (
REFERENCE, ABSTRACT, TITLE PAGE
) - SO BASICALLY 4 PAGES
CONTENT.
4 pages content includes:
Specific thesis with your three causes that explains why you are arguing for something
Cause 1 = paragraph (be sure to explain the limits of the cause, or whether it’s a big cause, a small cause, or even a wrong cause)
Cause 2 = paragraph (be sure to explain the limits of the cause, or whether it’s a big cause, a small cause, or even a wrong cause)
Cause 3 = paragraph (be sure to explain the limits of the cause, or whether it’s a big cause, a small cause, or even a wrong cause)
Conclusion
Minimum of 4 sources. I provided 4 sources but you can use other RECENT sources.
IN ATTACHMENTS: ASSIGNMENT SHEET + SOURCES AND TIPS.
MUST BE DONE TOMORROW BY 11 PM PACIFIC TIME (in 23 hours)
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Multiyear Plans Please respond to the followingDo you.docxssuserf9c51d
"Multiyear Plans"
Please respond to the following:
Do you think the federal government should increase spending on Social Security and Medicare for the elderly? If not, how should the elderly fund retirement and medical costs? Provide research support for your positions.
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Multinational Financial Management
Determine key reasons why a multinational corporation might decide to borrow in a country such as Brazil, where interest rates are high, rather than in a country like Switzerland, where interest rates are low. Provide support for your rationale.
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Murder CasePreambleAn organization system administrator .docxssuserf9c51d
Murder Case
Preamble
An organization system administrator was labeled as the key suspect in a homicide case. The accused claimed that he was at work at the time of the murder.
Police Intervention
The police asked his employer to help them verify his alibi. Unpredictably, the same organization, occasionally trained law enforcement personnel to investigate computer crimes and was eager to help in the investigation.
Collaborative Strength:
The organization worked with police to assemble an investigative team, seized the suspect computers in his office and residence, and backup tapes on a file server managed by his employer. All of these evidence were stored in a room to where only members of the team had access.
Harsh Situation
At the initial stages, the operation appeared reasonably well documented, but the reconstruction process was a disaster. The investigators made so many omissions and mistakes that one computer expert when reading the investigator's logs, suggested that the fundamental mistake was that the investigators locked all of the smart people out of the room. The investigators, in this case, were unaware of the situation and unwilling to admit the slip-up.
As a result of the investigators' omissions and mistakes, the suspect's alibi could not work together. Digital evidence to support the suspect's alibi was identify later but not by the investigators. If the investigators had sought expert assistance to deal with a large amount of digital evidence, they might have quickly confirmed the suspect's alibi rather than putting him through years of investigation and leaving the murderer to go free.
Lesson Learned
The case amplifies forensic investigators' requirements to obtain fundamental knowledge of computers, compatible operating systems, and application software programs.
Forewarning forensic investigators to seek the assistance of the system administrator during the criminal investigation.
Scenario
You have been retained as a Deputy Technology officer at the University and charged with the responsibility of developing an Acceptable User Policy for the department of computer science based on this murder case.
Question 1
Use the AUP to amplify the advantages and disadvantages of investigators' quarterly training on most currently used operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, Linux, Sun System, and more.
Scenario 2
The investigators, in this case, were unaware of the situation and unwilling to admit the slip-up. As a result of such omissions and mistakes, the suspect's alibi could not work together. Digital evidence to support the suspect's alibi was identify later but not by the investigators. If the investigators had sought expert assistance to deal with a large amount of digital evidence, they might have quickly confirmed the suspect's alibi rather than putting him through years of investigation and leaving the murderer to go free.
Question 2 "Investigators allowed the Murderer to.
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Multimodal Personal Narrative – Develop a multimodal document to both visually illustrate and verbally express a personal transformation.
Use a one-page newspaper or single-panel brochure format to present a personal narration of a transformation of your choice from a point in your childhood to today. You might discuss a career aspiration you had as a child, transition to the job you held as a teenager, and lastly, explain the profession you maintain today. Use connecting ideas to ensure you have a cohesive essay, which will ultimately (in the conclusion) explain what you learned from this transformation. For example, how and why did you go from point A (job 1) to point B (job 2) and then on to point C (job 3)? Or, you might consider illustrating a transformation based on a way of life or philosophy.
Implement three photos to represent your ideas, feelings, etc., at the three focal points in your life. You may use personal photos, clip art, or other images, but be sure you use and/or attribute them appropriately. For example, you are free to use your personal photos as you’d like, but make sure to choose clip art or other images that you either have permission to use freely or that you cite adequately. Equally consider your document’s layout, such as text sizes, photo placement (near the related essay text), and colors, in addition to how you present your content, to include thesis, support, and organization.
Sample thesis statement:
Growing up in Sedona, Arizona, I was constantly looking up into the clear night sky, viewing multiple constellations and shimmering stars, which had me yearning to reach them—literally—so when I turned 16, I began working as a camp counselor at a space camp, which ultimately led to a career at NASA; my journey taught me that if I reached for the stars, nothing could stop me.
Length:
This assignment should be at least 500 words.
Underline your thesis statement.
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Multigenre ProjectEN101O Fall 2019 Dr. WalterA Multigenre Pr.docxssuserf9c51d
Multigenre Project
EN101O Fall 2019 Dr. Walter
A Multigenre Project (MGP) presents multiple, even conflicting, perspectives on a topic in order to provide a rich context and present an aesthetically appealing product for an audience. Your MGP should reflect the following:
A focus: You should not only include documents that relate to a general topic, but you should ensure that the documents work towards a claim you are making about the topic.
A coherent organization/your entire MGP should be presented in an umbrella genre that best fits your purpose. You should create and organize documents in order to lead readers through the project, to help them understand your focus and purpose. Coherent organization will come out of the umbrella genre you choose for the project. For example, creating a magazine as the umbrella genre that includes articles, images, advertisements, etc. with one focus will provide cohesion to the project. Examples of how you might “package” the MGP include a CD, a scrapbook, a photo album, a patient file, an employee handbook, a manual, a newspaper, a magazine, a website—the options are endless! Just be sure to provide a table of contents (TOC) that offers an overview of and title for each document.
Look at some of the examples posted on D2L for concrete depictions of how this can work.
The Multigenre Project includes at least 8 documents (including an Introduction, Table of Contents, 5 documents of different genres (not including your Introduction), and a works cited page) that offer a sustained argument about your chosen issue. By creating documents in different genres (e.g., editorials, feature stories, brochures, short fiction, charts, scripts, etc.), you learn to write for multiple audiences, multiple (rhetorical) purposes, and multiple forums. All documents/text must be original work you create for the MGP.
Your Introduction serves as a guide to readers, helping them understand the issue you are addressing, offering insight about why you chose the genres you chose, etc. The introduction is your chance to help readers understand why this topic is important, how they should “read” your documents, etc. The introduction may be written as a letter to readers, a magazine article, an editorial, etc.
The bulk of your MGP will be the five documents, each representing a different genre, that helps persuade your audience(s) to your point of view. Aim for a good balance of genres, and be sure at least three of your documents directly use the sources you have gathered from your research. By writing a brochure that utilizes your research sources, a chart or other visual, a story drawing from the information you have gathered, a quiz based on researched sources, etc.—by approaching your research findings in a creative way, your MGP helps an audience understand many different perspectives about your topic. Some of the documents you will include may be more time-intensive than others. But the 5 documents that make up the bo.
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Multimedia activity: Business Organization
Visit the Choose Your Business Structure (Links to an external site.) section of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s website.
If you were to start your own business, which business entity structure would you choose? Justify why your chosen structure is the best organizational form.
Explain the following business structures: sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, and a corporation. In your analysis address the following for each business structure:
Steps to form
Personal liability for owners
Taxation
Advantages and disadvantages
Your paper must be three to five pages (excluding title and reference pages), and it must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. You must cite at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook. Cite your sources in-text and on the reference page.
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Multicultural Perspective
Today’s classrooms are diverse and you will be expected to meet the needs of all of your students. Many of our students come from different cultures, which affects how they learn. We must take this into consideration when developing our lesson plans, making our role as an educator even more complex. As a result, we must be informed of our students’ cultural backgrounds as this includes another element of cognitive understanding that will guide our instructional practices. By understanding student culture, we can gain insight into learning preferences, interests, motivation, and prior knowledge.
Based on the important features of multicultural education found in Figure 4.6 of our text and selecting a specific content standard from the
Common Core State Standards Initiative (Links to an external site.)
(CCSS), develop a learning activity that includes these key features of multicultural education:
Integration of content
– How does your learning activity incorporate content from different cultures?
Reducing Prejudice
– How does the learning activity attempt to minimize any of your own prejudices as well as your students?
Making Teaching Equitable
– How does the instructional approach to your learning activity meet the needs of all your students by recognizing learning styles, interests, and motivation to help achieve academic potential?
Empowering Learners
– How does the learning activity empower all students to work toward their academic potential?
Construction of Knowledge
– How does your learning activity promote different perspectives that validate how culture influences knowledge and beliefs?
Be sure to first provide your content standard from the CCSS followed by your learning activity. Then explain how your learning activity meets each element of multicultural education by providing evidence to justify and support your assertions. Then reflect on your K-12 school experience. Was a multicultural education part of your schooling? What factors may have contributed to the inclusion or exclusion of a multicultural education in your own early schooling? Make sure to incorporate the five key features of multicultural education in your reflection.
Click to view an
example
of this week's assignment.
You have several options in completing this task:
Write a three-four page paper (does not include a title page or reference page).
Develop a PPT presentation that is 8-10 slides long (does not include title page slide or reference page slide).
Use Voicethread or Prezi that is 8-10 slides long (does not include a title page slide or reference page slide).
Use a combination of the above.
Be sure to reference the course text and at least one other scholarly source. Your assignment should follow APA formatting guidelines as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)
, and be sure to include a title page or slide as well as reference page or slide.
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Muhammad Ali, how did his refusal to go into the army affect his professional career.
Tommy Smith, what happened to him after coming home from the Olympics at the raising his fist.
LeBron James, what has been his influence in today’s society when it pertains to social injustices.
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MS 113 Some key concepts that you need to know to navigate th.docxssuserf9c51d
MS 113: Some key concepts that you need to know to navigate through
the key reading – I will keep updating these
1.democracy
2.citizenship
3.public sphere
5. Nation and nationalism, nation-state, government, sovereignty
4. oligarchy (polyarchy, plutocracy, aristocracy and so on)
4.capitalism
5.liberalism, neoliberalism
6.civic republicanism
7.socialism
8.authoritarianism
9.populism
10. fascism
11. Marxism -ideological, hegemonic, discursive
12.globalization
13.transnational media spheres
14. consumerism, neoliberal consumer democracy
15. social movements
16. identity politics
17. recognition and redistribution debate
18. political power
19. the notion of common good
20. the digital divide
21: digital public sphere
22. communitarianism
23. social construction of culture
24. poststructuralism
25. postmodern
26. modernity
27. civil society
28. civil disobedience
29. civic engagement
30. structure and agency
31. pluralism and multiracialism, multiculturalism
A NEW FRONTIER
SOCIAL MEDIA / NETWORKS
DISINFORMATION AND
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
IN THE CONTEXT OF
ELECTION
OBSERVATION
by Michael Meyer-Resende
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) operates on the conviction that democratic,
participatory governance is a human right and governments should be accountable to
their citizens. DRI supports democratic governance around the world with a focus on
institutions of democracy, such as constitutions, elections, parliaments and rules of
democracy grounded in international law. Through careful assessments based on field
research with partners, DRI convenes diverse stakeholders to promote policies that
strengthen democratic institutions. A non-profit company, DRI is based in Berlin and has
offices in Tunisia, Lebanon, Ukraine, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
Michael Meyer-Resende is a lawyer with twenty years of experience in political
transitions and democratisation. Works in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. His
professional experience includes two years legal practice in Berlin, four years with the
Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the OSCE (Warsaw),
three years with the election team of the European Commission in Brussels and
journalistic experience with the BBC. In 2006 he co-founded DRI and serves as Executive
Director since then. He publishes it regularly in newspapers like The New York Times,
The Guardian, Politico, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and think tank publications.
This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union.
Its contents are the sole responsibility of Michael Meyer-Resende and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the European Union.
Graphic and layout design: Giorgio Grasso for Democracy Essentials
Cover photo: Ezequiel Scagnetti
Interior photos: Victor Idrogo (pp. 3, 6-7, 17); Ezequiel Scagnetti (p. 22)
CREDITS
3
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
I. SUMMARY
II. BACKGROUND
III. INTERNATIONAL LAW
AND NATIONAL LA.
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Much has been made of the new Web 2.0 phenomenon, including social networking sites and user-created mash-ups. How does Web 2.0 change security for the Internet? How do secure software development concepts support protecting applications?
Pages: 1
APA format
References
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Table of ContentsProject ObjectiveRationale for Projec.docx
1. Table of Contents
Project Objective
Rationale for Project
Stakeholders Analysis
Statement of Work:
Risk Assessment
Timeline
Scope Statement Development
WBS Structure
WBS Dictionary
Scope Baseline Maintenance
Scope Change
Deliverable Acceptance
Scope and Requirements Integration
Schedule Methodology
Schedule Tools
Schedule Reporting and Format
Process Management
Activity identification
Activity sequencing
Estimating resources
Estimating effort and duration
Schedule Reduction
Rules for Performance Measurement
Cost Reporting and Format
Project Estimate Bottom-Up and Expert Judgement Approach
Updating, monitoring and controlling
Labor
Outsourced Services
Inspections and Permits
2. Contingencies
Earned Value Analysis and Report
Appendix
Exhibit 1. Budget chart
Exhibit 2 Network Diagram
Exhibit 3 Outsourcing Contract
Exhibit 4 PERT Analysis
Exhibit 5 Status Reporting Format
Exhibit 6 EV Metrics at completion as well as time phased
cashflow plan
Exhibit 7 Closeout Checklist
Exhibit 8 Project Flow Gantt Chart
Exhibit 9 Project Schedule
Exhibit 10 Resource Loading
Exhibit 11 Crashed Schedule
References
Project Objective
This project will transition the SMS LAB Engineering
helicopter production line from its current location in Barstow,
CA to a newer and more centralized location, just south
collocated with a local regional airport in Aerial Acres, CA.
The move will be completed in 6 weeks (42 calendar days),
safely and with a cost not to exceed $1.1 million.
Rationale for Project
There is a business need to move the helicopter production line
from its current facility that is 50 miles from the flight test
center to a newer location more centralized to the overall
organization’s operations. Once the new location is operational
there will be a realized savings in lease costs, reduced risk, and
reduced transportation costs of moving the helicopters to the
flight test center.
Currently the lease for the building where the production line is
located is ending and the organization has decided to not renew
3. due to budgetary constraints and have opted to centralize
operations.
Stakeholders Analysis
The stakeholders that are involved with the movement of the
helicopter production line from the Barstow facility to the new
Aerial Acres facility are spread amongst the entire company.
The stakeholders will be evaluated and classified using a
power/influence grid method. It is important to be able to keep
all participant levels of the project informed and with this grid
evaluation, status updates and meetings can be tailored to the
requirements of that specific group of stakeholders.
As depicted in the grid evaluation there are four main groups of
stakeholders. All have different levels of power and
participation/influence over the execution and overall outcome
of the project. Upper management has high power but not as
much influence as the middle managers because the middle
managers will be actually working hands on with the project
move while upper management will just be given updates as the
project progresses. The hourly workers have little power about
making decisions but their participation in the project will be
high thus their influence will be high. The support staff has
little power or influence as to the outcome of the project.
Aircraft customers are not directly involved in the move but
because of delivery requirements they have a vested interest to
have the move be successful.
Project updates will be disseminated to the stakeholders weekly
in face-to-face meetings due to the close geographical location
of all parties involved. The general weekly meetings will be
kept to a brief slideshow updating the following:
· Show progress in the network diagram/Gantt chart
· Critical upcoming deliverables
· Budget and questions
Project managers will provide additional information to
stakeholders if questioned pertaining to the following as well:
4. 45
· Project status reports
· Changes in scope
· Gating decisions
· Action items
· Deliverable issues
· Team status meetings
· Accepted request changes
· Milestone reports
Statement of Work:
The project scope will achieve the following deliverables:
· Research hangars available for new location
· Develop production impact and forecasting plan
· Acquire lease ownership of new facility
· Develop floor layout plan to maximize efficiency
· Prepare office space for administrative duties
· Relocate shop equipment
· Relocate shop personnel
· Relocate office equipment
· Relocate office personnel
· Prepare hangar space for production work
· Close out work in progress if possible
· Transition all work in progress, to new facility, if unable to
close out
· Fit-up tests and Trial runs at new facility
· Start of work at new facility
· Finalization of turnover of old facility
Risk Assessment
There are a number of risks associated with a project of this
nature due to the planning and infrastructure requirements of a
helicopter production line.
· Failure to meet customer delivery schedule due to interference
relating to the move
· Risk of aircraft damage during movement from old to new
location
· Risk of damage to major tooling and work platforms during
5. move
· New facility may not have required floor plan/ infrastructure
required of the production line
· Risk of not obtaining building codes and occupancy
certifications in time so as to not impact planned production
Timeline
The production line move will be fully operational by June 26,
2017 which is six weeks from the start date.
Scope Statement Development
The scope of the project is to relocate SMS LAB Engineering
helicopter production line; to include (1) production line
equipment, (2) production line personnel, (3) management
office equipment, (4) management office personnel, and (5)
current work being fabricated from Barstow, CA to Aerial
Acres, CA within six weeks (42 calendar days) and at a cost
not to exceed $1.2M. Total delay in production schedule not to
exceed 15 business days.
WBS Structure
Below is the WBS structure for the project. Exhibit 2 in the
appendix contains the network diagram related to this WBS.
1. Facility (Major Deliverable #1)
1.1. Potential Locations
1.2. Risk assessments
1.3. Chosen Location
1.4. Lease
2. Facility Layout (Major Deliverable #2)
2.1. Development of production floorplan
2.1.1. Outline of equipment layout
2.1.1.1. Outline of build positions
2.1.1.2. Flow map of build processes
2.2. Development of office layout blueprint
3. Facility Readiness - All Permits obtained (Major
Deliverable #3)
3.1. Equipment
3.1.1. Electrical equipment
3.1.2. HVAC system
6. 3.1.3. Security system
3.1.4. Communications and network system
3.2. Operational permit
3.3. Building code inspections
3.4. Certificate of occupancy
3.5. Environmental clearance
4. Administrative department move
4.1. Office Equipment
4.2. Office Personnel
4.3. (Office) IT Network
5. Production department move
5.1. Production Equipment
5.2. Production Personnel
5.3. (Production) IT Network
6.Production at new facility (Major Deliverable #4)
6.1. First article inspections
6.2. Fit-up tests
6.3. First Run
6.4. Production evaluation
6.5. Lessons Learned
6.6. Production approved
6.7. Start of Production
7. Final Closeout old facility (Major Deliverable #5)
7.1. Restoration to acceptable conditions
7.2. Unused equipment
7.3. Property turnover and end of lease
WBS Dictionary
WBS Code
Element Name
Definition
Responsible Organizational Unit
1
Facility
Facility lease obtained
Management
7. 1.1
Potential Locations
Find three potential hangar/facility locations and define their
characteristics
Management
1.2
Risk Assessments
Review of the risks associated with each of the facilities
Management and Operations
1.3.
Chosen Location
After review of the facilities, a decision must be made on which
to select to lease
Management
1.4.
Lease
Lease is obtained for the selected facility
Management
2.
Facility Layout
Completion of all blueprints and layout plan
Management and Operations
2.1
Floor Production Plan
Development of the production facility layout
Management and Operations
2.1.1
Outline of equipment layout
Outline of equipment layout
Management and Operations
2.1.1.1
Outline of build positions
Outline of build positions completed
Operations
2.1.1.2.
Flow Map of build processes
8. Flow map of build processes completed for maximum efficiency
in production
Operations
2.2
Office Layout Blueprint
Some equipment must be outsourced for moving between
locations.
Management
3
Facility Readiness
Facility Readiness including all necessary permits having been
obtained
Operations
3.1
Equipment
Installation of all equipment
Operations
3.1.1
Electrical Equipment
All electrical equipment installed
Operations
3.1.2
HVAC system
HVAC systems installed
Operations
3.1.3
Security System
Security System installed
Operations
3.1.4
Communications and Network System
Communications and network systems installed
Operations
3.2
Operational Permit
Operational permit obtained
9. Operations
3.3
Building code inspections
Building code inspections passed
Operations
3.4
Certificate of occupancy
Certificate of occupancy obtained
Operations
3.5
Environmental Clearance
Environmental clearance received
Operations
4
Administrative department move
Completion of Administrative department move
Management and Operations
4.1
Office equipment
Relocation of office equipment
Operations
4.2
Office personnel
Relocation of office personnel
Operations
4.3
IT Network
IT verification of network and office equipment readiness
IT Staff
5
Production department move
Completion of production department move
Operations
5.1
Production Equipment
Relocation of Production Equipment including aircraft in work
10. completed
Operations
5.2
Production Personnel
Relocation of Production Personnel completed
Operations
5.3
IT Network
IT verification of network and office equipment readiness
Management and Operations
6
Production at new facility
Start of Production at new facility
Management and Operations
6.1
First article inspections
Completion any first article inspections required after moving
tooling to a new address
Operations
6.2
Fit-up tests
Fit-up test with all machinery and moving parts
Operations
6.3
First Run
First production run on test item completed
Operations
6.4
Production Evaluation
Production evaluation on test run product
Operations
6.5
Lessons Learned
Review of Lessons learned during test run
Management and Operations
6.6
11. Production Approval
Management buyoff on approval to commence commercial
production
Management
6.7
Production
Start of commercial production
Operations
7
Final Closeout of Old Facility
Final Closeout of old facility
Management
7.1
Restoration to acceptable conditions
Clean floors, Repair and repaint as necessary
Operations
7.2
Removal of Unused equipment
Removal of any unused equipment at old facility
Operations
7.3
Property turnover and end of lease
Property turnover and end of lease
Management and Operations
Scope Baseline Maintenance
· Scope will be maintained by following the WBS strictly
· Meet the 15-day delay requirement by adjusting production
schedule in advance. Contingency plan includes overtime work
to meet this requirement.
· Scope will be closely monitored, especially in the facility
readiness section where review of documents submitted for
permits is out of the team’s hands.
Scope Change
· If the six-week time frame is in jeopardy then budget increases
could be considered to facilitate meeting the time deadline.
· Float will have to be included in the timeline to account for
12. the external risk during review of documents to obtain permits.
If the float is used up then the team will have to increase costs
by working overtime in areas such as the production and office
building movement of personnel and equipment to make up for
the lost time.
Deliverable Acceptance
Major deliverables will be satisfied when:
· Facility acquisition- a new facility is under contract with a
completed risk assessment.
· Layout - a functional flow for production is laid out and with
required build positions and support staff.
· Facility readiness - all infrastructure improvements are
completed.
· Production restarts - all basic tests are complete, (every build
position is populated and runs through a full statement of work).
· Old facility close out -
· all materials and equipment are removed and floors are
cleaned.
Scope and Requirements Integration
· There is a requirement to leave the old facility due to an
expiring lease, the scope outlines how to fulfill this
requirement. Furthermore, more specific requirements are added
including movement of office, production equipment, and
personnel into the new office as well as closing and completing
the turnover of the old facility.
· There is a requirement to maintain a production schedule to
meet expectations of customers. The scope accounts for how to
meet this by defining within the WBS the tasks required.
Additionally, contingency plans are included to ensure this
requirement is met.
· The scope also mentions a not to exceed cost. This
requirement maybe sacrificed in order to meet the lead-time on
this project if it falls behind.
Schedule Methodology
Critical Chain Method would suit the project as most activities
are sequential, with a few possible parallel paths, (this could
13. include moving admin while production infrastructure is being
built or beginning production at the new facility while the old
facility is being prepped for closeout). The buffers referenced
in the PMBOK (P. 178) would be an appropriate way to manage
delays based on permitting or infrastructure improvements.
Schedule Tools
Crashing - Approving overtime as needed to make up delays
that would jeopardize customer delivery requirements.
Fast tracking - The initial schedule is primarily run in series,
but there are opportunities to run actions in parallel, (eg.
moving admin while production infrastructure is being worked
and beginning production at the new facility while the old one
is being prepped for close out). The critical feature here would
be resource availability. As an option, contracting additional
help during this phase may provide the project team with the
needed extra resources for an added cost.
Schedule Parameters
Level of Accuracy:
Units of Measure:
Control Thresholds:
+- 5% (2 workdays) deviation from activity cost estimates.
8 hour workdays,
M-F for Staff.
Admin:
$35/hour regular $52.50/ hour OT Technician:
$25/hour regular
$37.50/hour OT
A comparison of planned costs to actual costs, if the 5%
variance of the original cost baseline is reached the contingency
14. reserve fund will be activated to bring the project back on
schedule.
Schedule Reporting and Format
A summary schedule bar chart will be used to report the
progress of the project. The size of the project lends itself to
this style will make identifying bottlenecks in process more
obvious.
Process Management· Activity identification
· A comprehensive activity list will be used in identifying
specific activity attributes, to include predecessors, successors,
logical relationships, level of effort (LOE), resources required,
and list project milestones. (PMBOK, 2013, p.153)· Activity
sequencing
· The method used for activity sequencing will be by precedence
diagramming to logically relate activities as predecessors or
successors. Specifically a start to finish (SF) logical
relationship.· Estimating resources
· The expert judgement of personnel from each department
section in a Bottom-Up estimating at the work package level.·
Estimating effort and duration
· The tools and techniques for estimating activity effort and
activity duration will be based on the expert judgement of
personnel from each department section, to determine duration
in days and what the level of difficulty an activity requires,
example, Administrative personnel, will estimate how many
days will be needed to have the computers up and running for
shipping and receiving. We will also apply analogous estimates
based on similar past activities to determine schedule
durations.Schedule Reduction
One option to reduce schedule time by fast tracking would
major deliverables 2 and 3, relating to facility layout and
facility readiness respectively, to be worked by an outsourced
firm. The plan for this outsourcing is to set up an agreement
with an architectural firm that if familiar with the scope and
type of project such as moving a modern production line. The
firm chosen is JK and Associates Architects, (JKAA) due to
15. their expertise and track record in this specialty. See exhibit 3
in the appendix for a copy of the contract to be signed by JKAA
and SMS Lab. This is one example of how outsourcing on this
project would be developed. More in depth discussion of
outsourcing can be found in the Outsourced Services section.
Several techniques for schedule compression should be
considered. Those activities along the critical path will impact
the target deadline and so only those will be initially considered
for diversion of funds from the contingency reserves in the case
of crashing or fast tracking a critical path activity.
The network may be reduced by creating the following start-to-
start lags recommendations and thereby increasing the time
buffer in case of unexpected delays, it is important to note that
the lags do not affect the cost baseline, therefore it is the most
cost effective method of reducing the duration of the project
(Larson & Gray, 2014, p.319). The following lags could be
applied:
· The risk assessment team could begin 1 day after the start for
the potential locations and completed one day after al the
potential locations have been vetted.
· The outlining of the build positions, outlining of the
equipment layout, flow map for the build processes, and
development of office blueprints could begin 1 day after the
new location for the production facility is chosen.
· The office equipment and office personnel could begin on the
same day.
Furthermore crashing all weekend activities along the critical
path may be prudent to mitigate risks of delays and absorb the
time gained (Larson & Gray, 2014). The weekends will be
crashed utilizing rotating personnel shifts who will be receiving
overtime at their respective overtime rates, covered by the
contingency reserve. The recommendations will have the
impact by reducing the project to completion within 33 days. It
is important to note that this is a time-constrained project and
the the crashing and introduced lags also will increase the risk
16. of delays along the critical path; it is for this reason that the
strategic decision of crashing activities early in the schedule
will act as a time buffer in case needed. Exhibit 11 contains the
crashed schedule.
Rules for Performance Measurement
The primary objective of performance management is to assist
the project team develop a clearer understanding of how
processes of decision making or procedures contributed to
either a failure of a success in the past or the best ways in
which a possible improvement can be key for future
improvements (Taticchi, 2010).
Earned value management by percent complete will be applied
and cost control accounts will measure performance after every
major deliverable on the WBS. The cost baseline will compare
against actual costs and variance will be measured. If there is
any exceedance of the control threshold, a contingency reserve
will be utilized to compress the schedule. (PMBOK, 2013,
p.206) Project costs will not exceed $1.2 million and the
production line will be relocated at capacity in 42 calendar days
in accordance with the project scope (PMBOK, 2013, p.302)
Cost Reporting and Format
The project team fully acknowledges that through the use of
project cost reporting they will develop clearer capabilities.
Having project centered budgets, clearer planned costs, or even
the actual costs for the project will assist on project progress
updates.
The following will be used in defining the analysis of the
project:
· fiscal year
· fiscal period of the project
· the object of accounting
· type of value
· element of the cost
The project team will then have the privilege of applying each
of the individual filters and the key performance indicators
(KPI) that are derived from the collected data on the costs.
17. Project Estimate Bottom-Up and Expert Judgement Approach
The project estimates depend on the rank and file who will be
active on the work packages to get an idea of the level of effort
and resources involved in both labor hours and costs. The
estimates identified major areas of expenditures listed below to
complete the project on time and within budget:
· Labor
· Outsourced Services
· Inspections and Permits
· Contingencies
Each WBS will be evaluated and a corresponding budget amount
will be attributed. WBS’s will be evaluated under the following
constraints:
· Aggregation of costs. (Cumulative total of WBS totals)
· Analysis of the reserves (determined from managers and cost
uncertainty will be developed and be considered as part of the
overall budget)
· Judgement by the experts (The cost aggregation of the work
packages and expert judgement of departmental heads, along
with rank and file technicians will determine the cost estimates
in a Bottom-Up approach. (PMBOK, 2013, p.211))
· Historical relationships (The expert judgement of personnel in
the knowledge areas will be guidance for determining level of
effort required per activity, duration and costs)
The following will be the recommended outputs from the
process of budget development:
· Requirements for project funding.
· Necessary updates to the documents for the project.
· A proper baseline for the project.
· Baseline that is time-phased.
Updating, monitoring and controlling
The following documents will require updating to help monitor
the project status and be subject for review and approval,
(PMBOK, 2013, p.216)
· activity cost estimates
· baseline schedule
18. · baseline costs
· baseline risks
· risk register
· change requests
· change log
A change control panel made up of the project manager and
senior management will meet to monitor the expenditure of
funds. Any increase to the budget may only be approved
through the perform integrated change control process.
(PMBOK, 2013, p.99)
In the process, the anticipated key outputs include:
· Updates of the plan.
· Change to the requests, providing the reports on the progress
and the status of the project.
· Registering of the risks and any gate decisions associated.
There is an example of the status reporting format in the
appendix exhibit 4. This format addresses earned value(EV) of
the project in the form of EV metrics and an explanation and
interpretation of the data.
Labor
Labor costs for the project are estimated to be $300,000
for admin staff and $405,000 for production technicians based
on admin staff at an hourly rate of $35/hour and production
techs at a rate of $25/hour. This will account for $705,000 of
the $1.1M budget, or 64% of the budget.
Outsourced Services
· Architectural Plans & Layouts 80,000
· Subcontractors Electrical $60,000
· Subcontractors HVAC $60,000
· Subcontractors IT Communication Network $50,000
· Subcontractors Security System $40,000
· Aircraft Transportation $20,000
· Equipment Transportation $10,000
· Administrative Office Transportation $10,000
Totaling $330,000 or 30% of project costs.
Inspections and Permits
19. Analogous estimates have provided an estimation of the
various costs during the subcontractor stages of the project
along with the Inspection and Permit process.
· Deposits 20,000
· Inspections 25,000
· Permits 20,000
· Totaling $65,000 or 6% of project costs.Contingencies
Extra fund for resolving schedule conflicts through techniques
of schedule compression with fast tracking activities and or
crashing an activity, will require a fund for mitigating
unforeseen issues quickly and keeping the critical path on
schedule. Totaling $183,400 or 15% of project costs for
overtime labor costs paid at a rate of time and a half, $30/hour
average administrative rate and $37/hour for the production line
technicians. (Larson & Gray, 2014, p.133)
Earned Value Analysis and Report
At the conclusion of the project the final earned value was
calculated based on the final actual budget reports and a 100%
completion rate for the project overall. This final report is
different from the weekly status reports due to the nature of
being at the end of the project. The forecasted earned at
completion (EACf) and the percent complete index (PCIC) are
not relevant at project completion. They were replaced with
estimated time to completion (ETC), used for calculations, and
scheduling performance index (SPI). Below is the table of
calculated results:
PV
EV
AC
SV
CV
BAC
1100000
1100000
1082900
20. 0
17100
1082900
ETC
VAC
EAC
CPI
PCIB
SPI
0
17100
1082900
1.015791
1.015791
1
The cost performance index (CPI) reflects the under budget
condition by being greater than 1. This is seen in the raw data
of the actual cost (AC) being less than the planned value (PV)
and is also indicated in the percent complete index (PCIB)
being greater than 1, (this is only a condition that occurs when
the project is complete and under budget). The cost variance
(CV) and variance at completion (VAC) show that the project
came in under budget by $17,100. The SPI being equal to 1
indicates that the project was completed on schedule. Overall
this project was very well managed and was able to meet
scheduling demands as well as budget constraints.Appendix
Exhibit 1. Budget chart
Exhibit 2 Network Diagram
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Exhibit 3 Outsourcing Contract
Architect Contract Between SMS LAB Engineering Inc.
and JK and Associates Architects
This Architect Contract is made effective as of (MMM DD),
21. 2017, by and between SMS LAB Engineering Inc ("SMS LAB")
of 321 Clearlake Road, Barstow, California 92327, and JK and
Associates Architects ("JKAA") of 68 Mack Road, Santa Maria,
California 93455.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. Beginning on (MMM DD),
2017, JKAA will provide to SMS LAB the Architect's services
described below and in the attached Exhibit A (collectively, the
"Services"). Architect's services shall include all architectural,
site planning, and engineering services in connection with the
shell and core design for the Project and without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, will include the following
Schematic Design Phase: Services provided by the Architect in
Schematic Design Phase of the construction include:
a. Reviewing the Project furnished by the Client
b. Ascertaining the requirements of the Project.
Design Development Phase: Services provided by Architect in
Design Development Phase of the construction include:
a. Preparing construction documents containing drawings other
documents to fix and describe the size, character of the Project
as architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical materials and
other elements based on approved Schematic Design Phase.
b. Advising Client on preliminary estimate of construction cost.
Construction Documents Phase: Services provided by Architect
in Construction Documents Phase of the construction include:
a. Preparing documents drawings setting forth the detailed
requirements based on the approved Design Development
Documents.
22. b. Advising Client on construction cost.
c. Helping Client for approval of governmental authorities.
Bidding or Negotiation Phase: Architect, following the Client's
approval of the construction documents assist the Client in
obtaining bids or negotiated proposals and assist in awarding
and preparing contracts for the project.
Construction Phase-Administration of the Construction
Contract: Architect shall provide general conditions for
construction. Architects service commences with the award of
the Contract and terminates at the issuance to the Client, of the
final certificate for payment. Architect shall not have control
over or charge of and shall not be responsible for construction
means and methods, techniques, sequences or procedures or for
safety precautions and programs in connection with work, since
they are contractor's responsibility. Architect can inspect and
reject work if not compiled with project.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES. Architect shall provide additional
services in connection with the planning and design of the
project. Project representation beyond basic services, selecting
project representatives, evaluating substitution by contractor,
providing serviced due to changes in project, revision of
documents with the approval of Client.
PAYMENT. Payment shall be made to SMS LAB Engineering
Inc., 321 Terminal Road, Aerial Acres, California 93523. SMS
LAB agrees to pay the sum of $80,000.00 as follows:
EventPayment Amount
Major Deliverable #2 $40,000.00
23. Major Deliverable #3 $40,000.00
In addition to any other right or remedy provided by law, if
SMS LAB fails to pay for the Services when due, JKAA has the
option to treat such failure to pay as a material breach of this
Contract, and may cancel this Contract and/or seek legal
remedies.
COMPENSATION FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES. In addition
to the payments made to the Architect, Client shall pay
Architect for any additional services provided by the Architect.
CLIENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES. Client shall provide full
information regarding requirements for the project. Client shall
establish and update overall budget. Client shall furnish legal
requirements for the construction.
TERM. This Contract will terminate automatically upon
completion by JKAA of the Services required by this Contract.
WORK PRODUCT OWNERSHIP. Any copyrightable works,
ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products, or other
information (collectively the "Work Product") developed in
whole or in part by JKAA in connection with the Services will
be the exclusive property of SMS LAB. Upon request, JKAA
will execute all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the
exclusive ownership of SMS LAB to the Work Product.
CONFIDENTIALITY. JKAA, and its employees, agents, or
representatives will not at any time or in any manner, either
directly or indirectly, use for the personal benefit of JKAA, or
divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner, any
information that is proprietary to SMS LAB. JKAA and its
employees, agents, and representatives will protect such
information and treat it as strictly confidential. This provision
24. will continue to be effective after the termination of this
Contract.
Upon termination of this Contract, JKAA will return to SMS
LAB all records, notes, documentation and other items that were
used, created, or controlled by JKAA during the term of this
Contract.
INDEMNIFICATION. JKAA agrees to indemnify and hold SMS
LAB harmless from all claims, losses, expenses, fees including
attorney fees, costs, and judgments that may be asserted against
SMS LAB that result from the acts or omissions of JKAA and/or
JKAA's employees, agents, or representatives.
NO MECHANIC'S LIEN. Architect shall not permit or suffer
any mechanic's lien filed by any subcontractor, Consultant,
laborer, or material vendor of Architect to remain upon the
premises of Client, provided such lien arises from the execution
of work included in this contract. Upon final payment due under
this Contract, Architect agrees, for himself and his Consultants
and subcontractors, that it will furnish to Client, upon request,
such certificate or certificates as Client may require or desire,
to the effect that no mechanic's liens or claims of Architect or
its Consultants and subcontractors have arisen or are
outstanding with respect to the Work and that there is, to the
best of the Architect's knowledge, information, and belief, no
basis for any future liens to be filed, but that if any such liens
or claims are filed, Architect will defend and hold Client
harmless against such liens.
WARRANTY. JKAA shall provide its services and meet its
obligations under this Contract in a timely and workmanlike
manner, using knowledge and recommendations for performing
the services which meet generally acceptable standards in
JKAA's community and region, and will provide a standard of
care equal to, or superior to, care used by architect's similar to
25. JKAA on similar projects.
DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following shall
constitute a material default under this Contract:
a. The failure to make a required payment when due.
b. The insolvency or bankruptcy of either party.
c. The subjection of any of either party's property to any
levy, seizure, general assignment for the benefit of creditors,
application or sale for or by any creditor or government agency.
d. The failure to make available or deliver the Services
in the time and manner provided for in this Contract.
REMEDIES. In addition to any and all other rights a party may
have available according to law, if a party defaults by failing to
substantially perform any provision, term or condition of this
Contract (including without limitation the failure to make a
monetary payment when due), the other party may terminate the
Contract by providing written notice to the defaulting party.
This notice shall describe with sufficient detail the nature of the
default. The party receiving such notice shall have 14 days from
the effective date of such notice to cure the default(s). Unless
waived by a party providing notice, the failure to cure the
default(s) within such time period shall result in the automatic
termination of this Contract.
FORCE MAJEURE. If performance of this Contract or any
obligation under this Contract is prevented, restricted, or
interfered with by causes beyond either party's reasonable
control ("Force Majeure"), and if the party unable to carry out
its obligations gives the other party prompt written notice of
such event, then the obligations of the party invoking this
provision shall be suspended to the extent necessary by such
26. event. The term Force Majeure shall include, without limitation,
acts of God, fire, explosion, vandalism, storm or other similar
occurrence, orders or acts of military or civil authority, or by
national emergencies, insurrections, riots, or wars, or strikes,
lock-outs, work stoppages. The excused party shall use
reasonable efforts under the circumstances to avoid or remove
such causes of non-performance and shall proceed to perform
with reasonable dispatch whenever such causes are removed or
ceased. An act or omission shall be deemed within the
reasonable control of a party if committed, omitted, or caused
by such party, or its employees, officers, agents, or affiliates.
ARBITRATION. Any controversies or disputes arising out of or
relating to this Contract shall be resolved by binding arbitration
in accordance with the then-current Commercial Arbitration
Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The parties shall
select a mutually acceptable arbitrator knowledgeable about
issues relating to the subject matter of this Contract. In the
event the parties are unable to agree to such a selection, each
party will select an arbitrator and the two arbitrators in turn
shall select a third arbitrator, all three of whom shall preside
jointly over the matter. The arbitration shall take place at a
location that is reasonably centrally located between the parties,
or otherwise mutually agreed upon by the parties. All
documents, materials, and information in the possession of each
party that are in any way relevant to the dispute shall be made
available to the other party for review and copying no later than
30 days after the notice of arbitration is served. The
arbitrator(s) shall not have the authority to modify any
provision of this Contract or to award punitive damages. The
arbitrator(s) shall have the power to issue mandatory orders and
restraint orders in connection with the arbitration. The decision
rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on the
parties, and judgment may be entered in conformity with the
decision in any court having jurisdiction. The agreement to
arbitration shall be specifically enforceable under the prevailing
27. arbitration law. During the continuance of any arbitration
proceeding, the parties shall continue to perform their
respective obligations under this Contract.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Contract contains the entire
agreement of the parties, and there are no other promises or
conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written
concerning the subject matter of this Contract. This Contract
supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the
parties.
SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Contract will be held
to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining
provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court
finds that any provision of this Contract is invalid or
unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would
become valid and enforceable, then such provision will be
deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.
AMENDMENT. This Contract may be modified or amended in
writing, if the writing is signed by the party obligated under the
amendment.
GOVERNING LAW. This Contract shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California.
NOTICE. Any notice or communication required or permitted
under this Contract shall be sufficiently given if delivered in
person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the
address set forth in the opening paragraph or to such other
address as one party may have furnished to the other in writing.
WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHT. The failure of either
party to enforce any provision of this Contract shall not be
construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to
subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every
28. provision of this Contract.
ASSIGNMENT. Neither party may assign or transfer this
Contract without the prior written consent of the non-assigning
party, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
SIGNATORIES. This Agreement shall be signed on behalf of
SMS LAB by SMS LAB Engineering Inc. Director, Director and
on behalf of JKAA by JK and Associates Contract Manager,
Manager and effective as of the date first above written.
Client:
SMS LAB Engineering Inc
By: ________________________________________
SMS LAB Engineering Inc. Director
Architect:
JK and Associates Architects
By: ________________________________________
JK and Associates Contract Manager
Exhibit 4 PERT Analysis
Exhibit 5 Status Reporting Format
Exhibit 6 EV Metrics at completion as well as time phased
cashflow plan
Exhibit 7 Closeout Checklist
ID
Task
Completed? Yes/No
Operations
1
Is all of the equipment in the new facility functioning properly
29. 2
Are there any tools/materials not unpacked or forgotten about
Management
3
Are all vendors/contractors work complete
4
Are all vendors/contractors paid
5
Have all customers been informed about the completion of the
move
Facilities
6
Is the landlord satisfied with the condition of the old facility
7
Is there any material left in the old facility
Exhibit 8 Project Flow Gantt Chart
Exhibit 9 Project Schedule
Exhibit 10 Resource Loading
30. Exhibit 11 Crashed Schedule
References
Larson, E. W. & Gray, C. F. (2014). Project Management: The
Managerial Process (Sixth Edition). New York, NY: McGraw-
Hill Education.
Write a 4 - 5 page reflection paper addressing the following
areas:
Summarize what you learned about project management.
How do you compare the theoretical with how your organization
operates?
Consider your final project.
Describe the purpose
Evaluate your team's performance and final product.