Use the Values in the Table to Calculate Activity Durations

question 61

Essay

Use the values in the table to calculate activity durations and variances for the project.Which path is critical? How closely should the other path be watched and why?
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l |} \hline\text { Activity } & \text { Predecessor } & \text { Optirnistic } & \text { Likely } & \text { Pessirnistic } \\\hline \text { A } & -- & 4 & 6 & 10 \\\hline B & \text { A } & 2 & 5 & 8 \\\hline \mathrm { C} & \text { A } & 6 & 7 & 9 \\\hline \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { B } & 3 & 9 & 20 \\\hline \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { C } & 7 & 9 & 11 \\\hline \mathrm { F } & \mathrm { D } , \mathrm { E } & 7 & 11 & 19 \\\hline\end{array}$$

Differentiate between centralized and decentralized communication networks in team settings.

Recognize the effects of team cohesion on decision making and problem-solving abilities.

Identify the importance of selecting an appropriate decision-making method based on the team and task characteristics.

Learn how problem-solving processes are integral to effective decision making in teams.

---

Definitions:

Deep Knowledge

An extensive understanding of a subject area, allowing for insights beyond superficial facts.

Gradually

In a slow, step-by-step process, often used to describe how changes or developments occur over time.

Approach-avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when a goal or event has both attractive and unattractive aspects, leading to ambivalence about pursuing it.

Lesser Of Two Evils

A choice between two undesirable options, where the chosen option is seen as the less harmful or problematic one.