Project Management: Workhouse Australia Case Description

This case study covers the development of project schedule, resource allocation, project risks, and revising the plan for Workhouse Australia. It includes a comparison between mpp files, explanation of steps required for resolving resource allocation problems, selection of resources, and more.

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Workhouse Australia Case Description
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

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Table of Contents
Part A: Development of project schedule..................................................................................3
Part A question 1....................................................................................................................3
Part A question 2....................................................................................................................3
a) Explanation of the steps that are required for resolving resource allocation problem...3
b) Comparison between mpp files......................................................................................3
c) Difference between the mpp files..................................................................................3
d) Problems associated with Ms project after the process of resource levelling...............4
Part A question 3....................................................................................................................4
Part A question 4....................................................................................................................5
a) Explanation for the selection of resource.......................................................................5
b) Comparison between mpp files......................................................................................5
c) Explanation....................................................................................................................5
Part A question 5....................................................................................................................6
a) Project risks....................................................................................................................6
b) Incorporating activities in WBS....................................................................................6
Part A question 6....................................................................................................................6
Part B: Revising the plan............................................................................................................7
Part B question 1....................................................................................................................7
Part B question 2....................................................................................................................7
Bibliography...............................................................................................................................9

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Part A: Development of project schedule
Part A question 1
Part A question 2
a) Explanation of the steps that are required for resolving resource allocation problem
The problem of resource overallocation is currently present within the schedule that is
developed for the warehouse construction project. It is found that the problem of resource
overallocation can generally be resolved with the help of resource levelling. When resource
levelling process is undertaken then the tasks as well as project activities are generally not
adjusted and thus adjustment is not reflected on the separate assignments. Proper analysis on
resource levelling of the project reflects that the project duration increases however the cost
that is related with the activities of the project does not changes.
b) Comparison between mpp files
WHA_PartAQ1.mpp WHA_PartAQ2.mpp
Total duration Total cost Total duration Total cost
177 days $657,120.00 301days $657,120.00
c) Difference between the mpp files
The table that is provided above reflects that the total duration of the project in
PartAQ1.mpp is 177 days whereas the total time that is needed as per the
WHA_PartAQ2.mpp is around 301 days. The variation that is seen within the project
duration is generally due to levelling of resources of the project which are overallocated.

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d) Problems associated with Ms project after the process of resource levelling
After resource levelling process is undertaken, no change within the sequence of
project tasks is reflected from the project schedule however it is identified that the total
duration of the project generally increases.
Part A question 3
Memo
To: Harold Steptoe
From: << Student name >>, Project Manager
Date: 13-09-18
Sub: Providing details about the planning stage completion.
Message
It is found that the planning phase of the project “Workhouse construction” is
completed and memo generally elaborates information about the details of the
planning stage of the project that are necessary for completing the planning phase. It
is found that the project planning phase reflects that the entire project of Workhouse
construction will be completed successfully within the time period of 301 days by
assuming the project will get started on 23rd Dec 2019. The project will be completed
successfully by 23rd Dec 2019. The project duration generally increases after the
process of resource levelling is generally undertaken. The project duration can be
minimized or reduced by hiring more human resources for the project so that their
involvement within the project activities assists in finishing the project quite
effectively. Moreover, the cost that is mainly associated with the project resource is
mainly reflected with the help of the table that is provided below:
Resource Name Cost
Craft Artisan (CA) $ 95.00/hr

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Business Analyst (BA) $ 120.00/hr
Knowledge Analysis (KA) $ 110.00/hr
Software engineers (SE) $ 110.00/hr
Network engineers (NE) $ 110.00/hr
Mechanical Engineer (ME) $ 100.00/hr
Workshop Assistant (WA) $ 50.00/hr
Accommodation $ 100.00
Flight $ 200.00
Part A question 4
a) Explanation for the selection of resource
Software engineer is added in the project schedule so that the project duration can be
minimized.
b) Comparison between mpp files
WHA_PartAQ3.mpp WHA_PartAQ4.mpp
Total duration Total cost Total duration Total cost
286.5 days $657,120.00 301 days $657,120.00
c) Explanation
It is analyzed that system population of both human resource as well as purchase
order are used for minimizing the project time. It is identified that the entire project time

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generally reduces to 286.5 days after the resource overallocation problem is resolved. The
difference is mainly reflected in both the files due to resolving the problem of overallocation.
Part A question 5
a) Project risks
Quality issues Impact Probability Degree
Ineffective quality
analysis
Due to ineffective
quality analysis, it is
analyzed that the
project quality gets
affected negatively.
High High
Improper
configuration of
platform
The project quality
can be impacted
negatively due to
improper
configuration
High High
b) Incorporating activities in WBS
WBS number Task Name Duration Resource
5.2.2 Testing is required to
be conducted after
configuration of
system is mainly
performed.
2 days Software engineer
Part A question 6
The task which are generally left out from the schedule but if added then it would
have made the project successful. The tasks are as follows:

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 Reviewing the project
 Training of the team members of the project
Part B: Revising the plan
Part B question 1
Part B question 2
Change Impact on Project duration Explanation
Sprint 1 Longer This activity
generally started with
the activity “Leichardt
Workshop” at same
time.
Sprint 2 Longer The completion of
this activity generally
done when testing of
HRM is completed.
Sprint 3 Shorter It generally get started
when the hardware
related contracts are
given awards.
Sprint 4 Shorter It get initiated after
the completion of the

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testing phase.
Change Impact on Project Cost Explanation
Sprint 1 Greater This generally occurs as KE as well as
WA is added in this activity.
Sprint 2 Greater Due to addition and CA, WA and BA,
the budget of the project increases
Sprint 3 Greater This generally occurs as KE as well as
WA is added in this activity.
Sprint 4 Lesser Reduction in cost of the project mainly
occurs due to reduction in the duration of
the project activity.

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