Table 310
You Are Responsible for Managing a Project with the the Following

question 136

Multiple Choice

Table 3.10
You are responsible for managing a project with the following activities
(times are given in weeks) .
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Activity } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Optimistic } \\\text { Time }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Most Likely } \\\text { Time }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Pessimistic } \\\text { Time }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Immediate } \\\text { Predecessor(s) }\end{array} \\\hline \text { A } & 2 & 5 & 14 & \cdots \\\text { B } & 8 & 11 & 14 & \cdots \\\text { C } & 5 & 7 & 9 & \text { A } \\\text { D } & 6 & 9 & 12 & \text { A } \\\text { E } & 1 & 3 & 5 & \text { D,B } \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Using Table 3.10,what is the critical path and expected completion time for this project?

• A) A-D-E; 17 weeks
• B) A-C; 18 weeks
• C) B-E; 14 weeks
• D) A-D-E; 18 weeks

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Definitions:

Job Performance

The level of effectiveness with which an individual executes their job-related tasks, responsibilities, and duties.

Job Analysis

The process of gathering, examining, and interpreting data about a job's tasks and responsibilities to determine what is required of an individual in that role.

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A management theory focusing on improving economic efficiency, especially labor productivity, by scientifically studying work methods and setting performance standards.

Individual Initiative

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