Long type

1. Detailed Project Report (DPR) forms the foundation on which the entire superstructure
of the project is built - "If it is weak, project cannot weather turbulent times ahead."
Support the statement.
2. The activities, duration and direct activity costs are given below. The indirect cost is Rs.
3000 per week. Starting from the normal duration obtain the crash cost and duration of
the project.

Activity Time in Weeks Cost Cost to Expedite per week

Normal Crash Normal Crash (Cost slope)
1-2 2 2 3000 3000 ---
2-3 4 3 4000 5000 1000
2-6 8 8 6000 6000 ----
3-4 3 2 2000 3500 1500
3-5 2 2 2000 2000 ----
4-6 4 3 4000 5000 1000
5-6 3 3 4000 4000 ----
6-7 8 5 8000 12000 1333

3. Assuming that you are a Project Manager of a dam to be constructed in a village, what
problems do you foresee and what corrective measures would you take to address the
issues?
4. Anusha Garments, a manufacturing company in apparels is exporting to European
countries. Quality of the finished product & meeting the Time Schedule is the
competitive strength of the company. Even though new orders are lining up, the
company is not showing interest because of the overload already committed. Recently,
the company is facing problem due to scarcity of electric power, manpower & cotton
(raw materials).

As a project manager, identify the risk factors in the project and recommend after analyzing
properly.

5. Mr. Shaw, an entrepreneur, likes to implement Total Quality Management in his

organisation. Its a service company. He likes to make quality the driving force behind
leadership, design, planning, and improvement initiatives. Prescribe Mr. Shaw the key
areas he needs to emphasis in order to bring such changes in the organisation.
6. Suppose you are production manager in a Coca cola bolting plant. You need to develop a
WBS for the same. What step should you follow to do so? Explain with proper
examples.
7. What is PPP? How BOT is being used in PPP? What are the benefits of BOT?
8. How important is network technique in Project Management? Explain the concept of
PERT in Project Management with suitable diagram.
9. Akash is a Team leader in Larson & Toubro Ltd, who is working on a site remote from
the city. His team members are currently facing problem regarding transportation and
accommodation nearer to the project site. Akash need to handle the situation properly
and maintain the project pace according to as planned. Theoretically prove that, if the
situation persists the project may miss the deadline. Support your answer with Hierarchy
of Needs theory.
10. What is the relationship between Project Scope, Project Schedule & Project Cost?
Describe with proper diagram. (iNurture book page 197)