Consider the Following Work Breakdown Structure What Is the Estimated Standard Deviation in the Time for (Days)

question 82

Multiple Choice

Consider the following work breakdown structure: $$\begin{array}{r}\text { Duration Estimates (Days) }\quad\quad\quad\\\begin{array} { l c c c c } \text { Activity } & \text { Precedes } & \text { Optimistic } & \text { Most Likely } & \text { Pessimistic } \\\hline \text { Start } & \text { U, V } & - & - & - \\\text { U } & \text { W } & 35 & 50 & 65 \\\text { V } & \text { W, X } & 28 & 40 & 52 \\\text { W } & \text { Z } & 26 & 35 & 44 \\\text { X } & \text { Y } & 28 & 40 & 52 \\\text { Y } & \text { Z } & 26 & 29 & 38 \\\text { Z } & \text { End } & 36 & 60 & 84\end{array}\end{array}$$ What is the estimated standard deviation in the time for activity Z?

• A) 3 days
• B) 2 days
• C) 4 days
• D) 8 days
• E) 5 days

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Definitions:

Time Employed

The duration or period an individual has been working in a particular job or organization.

Normative Commitment

A feeling of obligation to continue employment with an organization due to shared values and beliefs.

Affective Commitment

An employee’s emotional attachment to, identification with, and involvement in the organization.

Continuance Commitment

The level of commitment an employee feels towards their organization based on the costs they perceive in leaving it.