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This assignment consists of two (2) parts: a project schedule , and a written response This assignment consists of two (2) parts: a project schedule, and a written response. You must submit both parts as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the part of the assignment it is written for. Part A: Project Schedule (Submit as one [1] Microsoft Project file) In assignment 2, you developed a project plan. Now, using the information from your project proposal, create a multi-level work breakdown structure (WBS) and detailed project schedule. Your project must include the following criteria: The project must consist of at least twenty-five (25) tasks. Each task must contain a start date, a finish date, and have main staffing and non-staffing resources assigned. Assume that your work activities are completed during normal weekdays (no weekend work) under normal conditions (8 hours per day). In terms of holidays, you can assume no work will be done on specific public holidays listed, such as New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. You are required to produce a Microsoft Project file that reflects these constraints and details. Part B: Written Response Write a one to two (1-2) page response in which you: Analyze your project in terms of project completion, critical path, and slack / float. Specifically, answer the following: When will the project be completed? What is the critical path for the project? How much slack / float is in your project? What activities have the greatest slack / float? Summarize the recommendations or improvements you would make to your project schedule. Identify the top three (3) activities that could impact the project completion date. What additional activities would you add to make it more complete from a project management viewpoint? Format your assignment according to the following: Typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font size 12, with one-inch margins on all sides. Include a cover page containing the title, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date (not part of the two-page requirement). The submission should include the project schedule as a separate Microsoft Project file and your analysis as a Word document.


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