Author: pnaybour

Hi, Sorry if this question has been discussed before. The main question i wanted to ask was around the Estimated Cost at Completion, and which formula to use (with SPI or without). The question gives a graph with planned costs around 30% higher than earned value. Part of the questions asks to calculate SV or […]

This is a gift question, it askes for five advantages or disadvantages, most PM have no problem with htis question. Post your answers below and I will give you feedback.

Hi Paul, Please let me know if you think the answer below is ok. Thanks Anastasia   The Hersey and Blanchard situational leadership model categorises leadership styles as S1 to S4 according to the level of direction and support provided by the leader: S1 – Telling: The leader gives specific directions to the followers on  how to […]

The Programme Manager has to plan and schedule the projects to deliver the benefits as early as possible, for example if a the programme was to introduce a new production line, in a new building to include a new machine, and a new crane to handle the products for the machine.   The programme manager […]

    Hi Paul,   Please see below the questions for 3.2 I believe I get the subject just worried that I haven’t wrote enough   Differentiate between the terms project and programme; make five points in your answer   Projects have a specification/objective which the project needs to achieve for example a crane needs installing […]

Programme management has the ability to initiate slow down, speed up, and terminate projects within the programme, for example: If a project has had delays beyond its controls, it may be deemed that to continue with the project, it would have an adverse effect on business as usual, the programme manager may put this project […]

A project achieves specific objectives that are defined at the start of the project, for example the colour, size, shape and time scale, will all be defined at the start were as the objectives of a program may be modified or changed to a degree to deliver the overall business objective, for example as the […]

The is quite a hard question, think about quality planning, control, assurance and continuous improvement.

Paul hi, When drawing out the normal path in a Gantt chart do i start task C straight after the task B duration (1week) or total float (4weeks) duration?  

Hi Paul, With regards to the question above, could i answer with the procurement strategy i.e. make/buy decision, choice of contractual r/ships, reimbursement menthods, supplier selection and contract admin?

Differentiation made between users and stakeholders in the study guide. For example, in Requirements Management the definition of benefits are “The quantifiable and measurable improvement resulting from completion of project deliverables that is perceived as positive by a stakeholder.” My initial gut feeling would be that benefits are perceived as positive by users rather than […]

 Create a Gantt chart showing the critical path and activities free float.

We are reviewing the questions in preparation to the exam. There are just four components mentioned in the book and in the e-learning video (i.e. Make or Buy Decision, Contractual Relationship, Reimbursement Methods and Supplier Selection). What is the fifth one?Thank you.

This is quite a open question. Research says that the sources of conflict are often resources, time and money. Think about you day to day practice what at the main sources of conflict? Remeber each paragraph needs 3-4 sentances.

Hi!   For the above qyestion, I can only seem to find 3 techniques in the book:   Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Model Hertzberg’s Motivation Hygiene Theory Maslow’s Heirarchy of Needs Model   What are the other two??   Thanks, Sinitta