‘ONLINE’ Examination paper: April, 2023
Module code:
Component number:
BA6052QA
002

Instructions to
candidates:
Candidates should answer ANY THREE QUESTIONS.
There are FOUR questions on the paper. If you answer more
than three questions then only the first three will be marked.
Some answers will require the use of diagrams. Feel free to
leverage Microsoft Excel or similar softwares.
Do not turn page over until instructed
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Question 1:
The following table gives details of all tasks that are required in order to train and induct staff in a large Law
Office in Central London:

Supporting overheads and management fees for this project are estimated to be £500 per day.
Required:
a) Find the critical path, duration and cost for this project.
(45% of marks)
b) If each task requires one trainer then, assuming that all tasks are to take place at their
earliest start times, how many trainers are required for the project?
(25% of marks)
c) Is it possible to reallocate activity start and finish times so as to reduce the number of trainers
required:

In each case, carefully explain and show why, or why not, and state any possible
disadvantages of the changes suggested.
(30% of marks)
Total: 100% of marks
Question 2:
The following tasks are required for implementing a new staff incentive scheme. Shown in the table are the task
name, any preceding tasks, normal durations (in days), the cost at normal time (in £), minimum durations (in
days), and the cost slope (i.e. the cost per day to crash, in £):

So, for example, task C would normally take 5 days at a total cost of £3200 but could be performed at a
minimum time of 3 days. Each day the duration is reduced below 5 days will cost an additional £800 (the cost
slope for task C).
You may assume that pro-rata reductions in time and cost are acceptable for all tasks.
Miscellaneous overheads and management fees are estimated to amount to £1000 per day for the duration of the
project.
Required:
a) If all activities were to take place at their normal durations, find the project duration, identify the
critical path(s) and calculate the given total project total costs.
(25% of marks)
b) Crash the project to a minimum duration at the lowest possible cost. Explain why your solution
represents a minimum time solution and find the total cost at minimum time.
(65% of marks)

Scenario A
You have just been given the responsibility of organising the office relocation project as the office manager,
therefore acting as the project manager for this project. You get together with your team to schedule the project,
which includes finding a new office space, getting the required permits, and packing and moving the office
supplies. To ensure the move goes smoothly, you coordinate with outside parties like movers, electricians, and
internet service providers. You and your team put in a lot of effort to ensure that the move is finished within the
project’s budget of 60,000 GBP and schedule of 3 months. The move is now complete, and the office is
operational in its new location after numerous long hours of planning and labour.
Question 3:
Based on Scenario A; Discuss the main characteristics of projects and the skills that a successful project
manager should have.
What is meant by the ‘iron triangle’ of project management? Discuss the ways in which a project manager may
have to compromise some parts of this triangle, depending on the nature of the particular project. Give examples
to illustrate your answer.
Total: 100% of Marks
Question 4:
Based on Scenario A; Discuss the types of risk analysis..
What is meant by Risk Management. Create a risk assessment plan for this project with 3 risks.
Total: 100% of Marks
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