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Part 3a After creating the resource pool, copy the screen image of Resource Sheet and paste into the Word document. After assigning resources, copy the screen image of the data entry screen and paste into the Word document. After time-constrained scheduling, copy the screen image of Resource Sheet and paste into the Word document. The Resource Sheet should show the resources that over-allocated. After resource-constrained scheduling, copy the screen image of Resource Sheet and paste into the Word document. The Resource Sheet should show the resources that over-allocated. Part 3B After adding the two internal development teams and doing time-constrained resource scheduling, copy the screen image of Resource Sheet and paste into the Word document. The Resource Sheet should show the resources that over-allocated. After adding the two external development teams and doing time-constrained resource scheduling, copy the screen image of Resource Sheet and paste into the Word document. The Resource Sheet should show the resources are no longer over-allocated. After generating the Cashflow report, copy the screen image and paste into the Word document. Change time scale to months. Answer all the questions given in Part 3 (five questions from Part 3A and three questions from Part 3B) and Part 4 (all questions). Submit your answers along with the screen shots as listed above as Appendices to the instructor through the Assignment tab on the Blackboard for evaluation.

Paper For Above instruction

The task involves analyzing and documenting the resource management processes related to a project, primarily focusing on resource allocation, scheduling constraints, and cost management, as exemplified by a detailed case study of a conveyor belt project. This includes capturing and interpreting screen images from project management software to illustrate resource utilization, specifically highlighting over-allocation issues before and after resource adjustments, as well as understanding cash flow implications. The assignment mandates a comprehensive response to multiple questions that probe the effects of resource leveling, constraints, and external resource additions on project timelines, costs, and overall network sensitivity.

In practical terms, students are expected to generate and embed visual evidence from project management tools (such as Microsoft Project) into a Word document, illustrating key phases such as resource allocation, resource leveling, and scheduling adjustments under different constraints. Additionally, they must analyze how resource over-allocation is identified and resolved through internal and external resource additions, explaining the managerial implications and cost consequences of these decisions.

The exercise challenges students to demonstrate competence in project resource planning, including identifying over-allocated resources, applying leveling techniques within slack and outside slack, and understanding how these adjustments impact the project's critical path and sensitivity. They should also articulate the strategic choices involved in minimizing external resource usage while meeting the project deadline of 530 days, as specified in the case study.

Furthermore, the assignment emphasizes the importance of accurate documentation and interpretation of project management reports, including cash flow statements, earned value analysis, and tracking Gantt charts, to assess project progress and forecast future performance. Students must produce professional, well-organized analyses supported by credible references, highlighting best practices and theoretical foundations in project management.

Finally, the written responses must address specific questions about resource over-allocation, the effects of leveling, the strategic options available to project managers, cost implications, and schedule revisions, demonstrating a thorough understanding of project resource and cost management principles as applied to complex project scenarios.

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