Memo
Part A- Question 2
a) Explanation for the resource selection
The issue that is associated with the over allocation of project resources can be successfully mitigated by levelling the project resources. It is found that during the resource levelling, the project activities are not fragmented and no adjustment on individual assignment on a project task is taken into consideration. Due to resource levelling, the duration of the entire project enhances however, the cost of the project remains the same.
b) Comparison
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BSA_PartAQ1.mpp |
BSA_PartAQ2.mpp |
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Total duration |
Total cost |
Total duration |
Total cost |
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161 days |
$ 382,300.00 |
205 days |
$ 382,300.00 |
c) Different between the mpp files
PartAQ1.mpp reflects that the assumed time for finishing the project of sharing bike Australia will be around 161 days but the PartAQ1.mpp showcases that the timeframe that is needed for finishing the project will be around 205 days and this increment in the project is mainly due to levelling resources that are over allocated in the schedule of the project.
Part A-Question 3
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Memo To: Mike Edwards From: << Student name >>, Project Manager Date: 21/5/18 Sub: Providing details about the planning stage completion. |
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Message The project-planning phase is effectively planned according to the objectives and scope of the project for finishing the project within time. The entire project will be finished within the timeframe of 205 days by assuming that the project will start on 28th of May 2018. The finish date of the project will be 14th march 2019. While planning the project for Bike Share Australia, it is found that the entire project schedule will mainly include various activities like accounting management system, mobile interface app as well as GPS tracking and in order to complete each of the project activities the project needs the duration of 205 days. As time is a priority for the project, it is quite necessary to hire more team members within the project so that the project can be finished within short period of tine. The estimated direct cost of the resources that are required in the project are listed below:
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The schedule is attached below:
Part A-Question 4
a) Explanation for the resource choice
In this project, Business analyst is hired in the project as it is one of the resource which would create huge impact in decreasing the duration for the Bike sharing project.
b) Comparison between Mpp files
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BSA_PartAQ3.mpp |
BSA_PartAQ4.mpp |
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Total duration |
Total cost |
Total duration |
Total cost |
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189.67 days |
$ 385,820.00 |
157.33 days |
$ 382,300.00 |
c) Explanation for the difference
In the BSA_PartAQ3.mpp, it is identified that the expected time for the project is around 189.67 days however in the BSA_PartAQ4.mpp; the duration of the project will be around 157.33 days. The differences in both the files is due to the use of levelling options in the project file for overcoming with the issue of over-allocation within the entire project file.
Part A-question 5 a) Project risks
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Risk No |
Description |
Impact |
Likelihood |
Degree |
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1 |
System incompatibility is one of the main issue that is associated with the project |
Delay in the development of user interface occurs due to incompatibility of the system. |
Low |
High |
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2 |
Incompatibility of data is not aligned with the activities of the project. |
High chances of data loss |
Medium |
Medium |
b) Incorporating activities in WBS
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WBS number |
Task Name |
Duration |
Resource |
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2.7 |
Testing must done to check the data compatibility |
4 days |
Software engineer |
Part B-Question 1
The mpp is file is attached below:
Part B-Question 2
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Change |
Impact on Project duration |
Explanation |
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Sprint 1 |
Changes the project duration to 1.6 week |
The main reason behind the changes in the project duration occurs as Sprint 1 started with the database data analysis activity. |
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Sprint 2 |
Changes the project duration to 1.2 week |
The main reason behind the changes in the project duration occurs as Sprint 2 started after the completion of the activity of GPS tracking. |
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Sprint 3 |
Changes the project duration to 2 week |
The main reason behind the changes in the project duration occurs as Sprint 3 started at once the circulation map is created. |
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Sprint 4 |
Changes the project duration to 0.8 week |
The main reason behind the changes in the project duration occurs as Sprint 4 started at once the last bike is deployed. |
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Change |
Impact on Project Cost |
Explanation |
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Sprint 1 |
The budget changes to $ $ 31,040.00 for sprint 1 |
The changes in the budget mainly occurs due to including resources like database analyst, transport analyst, technician, and software engineer as well as business analyst. |
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Sprint 2 |
The budget changes to $23,280.00 for sprint 2 |
The variation in the budget mainly occurs due to including resources like database analyst, transport analyst, technician, and software engineer as well as business analyst. |
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Sprint 3 |
The budget changes to $ 38,800.00 for sprint 3 |
The variations in the budget mainly occurs due to including resources like database analyst, transport analyst, technician, and software engineer as well as business analyst. |
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Sprint 4 |
The budget changes to $ 15,520.00 for sprint 4 |
The changes in the budget mainly occurs due to including resources like database analyst, transport analyst, technician, and software engineer as well as business analyst. |
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