Define and explain the importance of the critical path

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QUESTION

The table contains information for the development of a short course in Operations management

Activity	Description	Preceding Activity	Duration in week
A	Design course overview and publicity		4
B	Identify potential staff to teach on course		2
C	Construct detailed syllabus		6
D	Advertise and send out application forms	A	10
E	Confirm staff availability	B	2
F	Select staff to teach the course	C,E	1
G	Acknowledge student applications	D	3
H	Identify course written material	F	2
I	Preparation of teaching material	G,H	20
J	Prepare room for the course	G	1

1 Construct an AON network diagram.

2 Determine the different paths and highlight the critical path.

3 Define and explain the importance of the critical path.

4 Differentiate between tools and techniques are generally used to develop cost estimates.

5 Draw a Gantt chart.

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• The length of your answers to each question should be in line with the mark allocation.

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arguments reflecting original thinking is encouraged.
• You MUST use theory/literature to support your discussion/observation and opinions. Do not merely extract information from the Case Study.

• References - At least 5 sources of reference (textbooks, journals, press reports, internet, etc.) must be included in your bibliography. Information quoted/paraphrased from sources listed in your bibliography must be referenced in-text. The Harvard system of referencing must be used.
Students will be penalised up to 10% for poor referencing.

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