Question: Based on the additional details included below, please complete an act
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Question: Based on the additional details included below, please complete an activity network diagram in project management that would be useful for planning and tracking the project from beginning to finish. A sample of a network diagram is included after the additional details. Please follow this format.
Additional details:
The course project consists of developing project deliverables for an actual project. You will be working as a project team, sharing responsibility for the various roles. You may develop the project deliverables for a project you are currently working on, one recently completed, or one that you will undertake in the near future.
The subject of our paper is planning a vacation trip to Jamaica.
The people who are going on the vacation trip and involved in the project are:
Project Manager
Sara
Charter
Elizabeth
Work Breakdown Structure
Kelly
Communication Plan
Chelsey
Network Diagram / Schedule
James
Risk Assessment
Kristine
Cost Budget
Sydney
The assumptions for our trip are:
Only the members of our team will be going -- no spouses or children
Each person will have $2,000 to spend on an all-inclusive resort
Travelers will be staying at the all-inclusive resort for 2 weeks (May 12-26)
Flights, taxis, incidentals and other activities should be booked on their own and are outside the scope of this project
Based on the information included below, please complete a network diagram in project management that would be useful for planning and tracking the project from beginning to finish. This diagram represents a project's critical path as well as the scope for the project. A good network diagram will be a clear and concise graphic representation of a project.
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SUMMARY
Purpose
The purpose of this vacation is to rest and relax.
Description
This trip to Jamaica will be two weeks in length and will include lodging at an all-inclusive resort. Airfare and travel expenses are not included in the cost. Additional documentation will assess risk, outline schedule, and break-out costs.
Objective
The objective of this vacation is to have a relaxing, two-week vacation with friends while staying within a total $2000 budget per person.
Vacation Scope
In scope
In scope activities include:
Lodging for 14 nights at an all-inclusive resort;
Meals and drinks;
Resort activities
Out of Scope
Out of scope activities include:
Airfare to and from Jamaica;
Travel to and from airport and hotel;
Travel during stay;
Additional excursions not included with resort stay;
Off-site food and beverage
Expected Benefits
Reduced stress
Under budget
Funding
Phase 1 – Resort booking: $500 deposit due for lodging
Phase 2 – Resort arrival: $500 due at check-in
Phase 3 – Resort departure: Remaining balance for lodging and additional excursions (if applicable) due upon check-out
Assumptions
All participants will take care of pre-travel medical necessities
All participants will have up to date passports
No participant will have a name change in the time leading up to the trip
All participants will have the proper insurance to cover incident outside of the United States
The resort is a secure, safe place for vacationers
Constraints
Category
Description
Budget
$1000 per person per week
Schedule
Participation must be confirmed six weeks before travel dates
Resources
Airfare and travel expenses to/from Jamaica at the cost of the individual
Airlines during travel are running on-time
Baggage arrives without delay
Each participant will occupy their own room
Other
Participants arrive at the hotel on time
Additional excursions at the expense of the participant
Risks
Identified risks include:
Montego Bay Mafia issues
Turmoil and violence in Kingston
Rick’s Café cliff-diving
Proposed Timeline and Deliverables
February 19: Vacation participation must be confirmed
February 26: Lodging deposit must be made
March 16: All travel must be booked and confirmed
March 31: Check in to flights early
April 1: Travel, Arrive at hotel no later than 6:00 PM
April 2-April 14: RELAX
April 15: Travel, Shuttle departs to airport at 11:00 AM
Approval Requirements
The project manager has the ability to book resort rooms as long as 14 nights does not exceed $2,000 per person.
Reporting Requirements
This charter and subsequent documents will be updated as necessary after class meetings and online discussions. The documents will be updated by the student listed in the “General Information” section of this document.
Example Network Diagram
Project Manager
Sara
Charter
Elizabeth
Work Breakdown Structure
Kelly
Communication Plan
Chelsey
Network Diagram / Schedule
James
Risk Assessment
Kristine
Cost Budget
Sydney
10 A. Excavate 5 days B. Foundation 2 days C. Frame D. Electrical 9 days E. Roof F. Masonry 8 days G. Interior10 days H. Exterior 7 days I. Landscape 5 days 12 days 12 HIEND 5 days STARTA - Critical PathExplanation / Answer
Proposed Timeline and Deliverables
February 19: Vacation participation must be confirmed (A)
February 26: Lodging deposit must be made (B)
March 16: All travel must be booked and confirmed (C)
March 31: Check in to flights early (D)
April 1: Travel, Arrive at hotel no later than 6:00 PM (E)
April 2-April 14: RELAX (F)
April 15: Travel, Shuttle departs to airport at 11:00 AM (G)
(A)---7(B)------18(C)--------15(D)-------------1(E)------13(F)------1(G)
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