I currently have a project completed in Excel and I need someone to translate that into Microsoft project and accomplish all tasks in the assignment by tomorrow afternoon.
BUSI 681
Proposed Project Model: Project File Assignment Instructions
Overview
Part 1 of your Proposed Project Model presented essential planning elements for your selected project. Part 2 will build upon these initial plans, allowing you the opportunity to use project management software to build a task list, create a Gantt Chart, input resources, develop a schedule, and plan for certain particulars that are common on many projects. This aspect of the Case Study will help develop your develop your software skills and provide practical application of the concepts we study.
Instructions
The following will be submitted in
one
MS Project document.
1. Open a new project in Microsoft Project. Save the file in this format: LastName_Project_Name
2. Have the entire project as the first task you input (that is, input the name of your project on the first line). Provide some overarching information about your project. In the Notes file, describe the project and list the key deliverables. Include any other information that may be helpful to your project.
3. Establish a project start date. In the Notes section, explain why you selected this date.
4. Create a work breakdown structure (WBS) by decomposing the scope for your project into deliverables and enter these as tasks in your project file. You must have at least 5 deliverables.
5. Decompose the deliverables further into work packages (tasks) and enter them under your deliverables. It is helpful to keep your deliverables as nouns, and to use verbs for each task. Include enough detail to have 2025 unique tasks.
6. Use the Indent Task button to create a hierarchy that delineates deliverables and tasks.
7. Code the project following the 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2 format.
8. Establish the project schedule by estimating time durations for all of your individual tasks. Enter the duration (in days) for each task.
9. Using a tasks Notes feature, justify the time estimates for at least 5 tasks. For example, you might make the following note: This will take 3 days to allow the paint to dry before applying the trim.
10. Enter at least 3 milestones for your project. Milestones typically use passive verbs (i.e. Phase 1 completed) and do not have any duration assigned to them (0 days).
11. Link all of your individual tasks and milestones. You can use the link button (appears as a chain link) after selecting the 2 tasks to be linked. Note that there are numerous ways to link tasks. Vary your linkages by including at least 2 relationships that are not Microsoft Projects default (Finish-to-Start) relationships.
12. Not all tasks start immediately after a task ends (they lag) or wait until a task is completely finished before starting (they lead). Therefore, have at least 1 task include lead time or lag time. In the Notes section for this task, indicate why there would be a lead/lag for that particular task.
13. Next, begin to assign workers and estimate your resource costs. Enter at least 6 human resources on the Resource Sheet.
14. Add comments to at least half of your resources to provide information about those resources. Note things such as why they were selected, potential scheduling issues, a potential back-up, or other information that a project manager might find helpful.
15. In order to determine the budget for your project, you must input your labor costs. After your resources are entered, include wage rates for each individual resource.
16. For every task, assign the appropriate resource(s). Do not assign resources to summary tasks (your deliverables) or milestones (event markers).
17. If Microsoft Project displays a red human resource icon, the associated resource is over-allocated. Determine how best to address the problem and make the needed changes. If a resource can be over-allocated, justify the why in the tasks Notes.
18. When tasks, costs, and resources are entered correctly and you have double-checked for accuracy, set the project baseline. This sets the budget and schedule for the project.
19. Next, display the project as a network diagram to show the critical path in your project.
20. Save and submit the document.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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Task 1:
Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket
The project covers the stages from the point of establishing the need of a satellite to the stage at which the satellite is launched.
Start Date:
1/6/23
The date is selected as it provides a narrow time gap for preparation fo materials needed in conducting the first project activity.
Work Breakdown Structure
1. Establishing the need for space exploration.
2. Create a space exploration workfoce/team.
3. Develop a space exploration plan.
4. Conduct Research.
5. Vetting of the plan and authrization from Space-X senior management.
6. Implementation of the plan starting from preparation for the launch.
7. Assessment of launch standards by authorities
8. Sending of the satellite to space.
Tasks and Deliverables
1. Establishing the need for space exploration.
1.1
Determine factors that influence space exploration.
1.2
Determine importance of space exploration.
1.3
Determine the expected goals of space exploration.
1.4
Determine processes involved in space exploration.
1.5
Determine past exploration achievements and challenges.
2. Create a space exploration workfoce/team.
2.1
Recruitment of the taskforce members.
2.2
Vet candidates based on the expected merits.
2.3
Train members of the team on expected responsibilities.
3. Develop a space exploration plan.
3.1
Determine plan variables
3.2
Prepare a draft of the exploration plan.
3.3
Appraise implementation alternatives
3.4
Refine exploration plan incorporating most crucial elements.
4. Conduct Research.
4.1
Assemble study materials.
4.2
Create a research design based on the intended goals.
4.3
Conduct a study on space exploration.
5. Vetting of the plan and authorization from Space-X senior management.
5.1
Prepare a report on the research findings.
5.2
Make presentations to senior management on the launch
5.3
Make ammendments on the plan based on proposals.
5.4
Present final plan to regulatory authorities for approvals.
6. Implementation of the plan starting from preparation for the launch.
6.1
Prepare for launch.
6.2
Assess the Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket to verify specs.
6.3
Develop a Gantt Chart to use in implementation of the plan
7. Assessment of launch standards by authorities
7.1
Present launch proposal plan to authorities.
7.2
Vetting of the launch proposal by authorities.
7.3
Approval of the launch plan by regulatory authorities.
8. Sending of the satellite to space.
8.1
Set date for the official launch of the satellite to space.
8.2
Actual launch of the Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket.
Project Schedule
Notes Section
Activity
Timeline
Resource
1. Establish the need for space exploration.
60 days
Project manager
The activity will take 60 days to allow the company collect enough data.
2. Create a space exploration taskforce/team.
30 days
Lag time
Project manager
30 Days will be sufficient to acquire the most suitable talents for the space exploration.
3. Develop a space exploration plan.
90 days
Project team
The activity needs 30 days to allow team members consult and do due diligence on the plan.
4. Conduct research
90 days
R&D Manager
Research is a lengthy process that involves collecting and processing data thus need 90 days.
5. Vetting of the plan and authorization by senior mgt.
30 days
Finance Manager
30 days are sufficient to present the plan to senior management and give time for response.
6. Implementation of the plan
180 days
Project team members
Implementing the plan involves a series of steps thus a need for 180 days.
7. Assessment of launch standards by authorities.
30 days
Lead time
Compliance officer
This activity involves approvals from more than three offices thus a need for 30 days.
8. Sending of satellite to space.
18th month
Satellite expert
This is the last activity in the project and shall be conducted within a day.
Project Milestones
Phase 1
Preliminary stage (acquistion and organizing materials).
Phase 2
Planning stage (drafting and polishing of final plan).
Phase 3
Implementation (assessment and launching of the final plan).
Resource sheet
Notes section
Human Resource
Wage rate
Days/wk
Labor cost
Project Manager
$20 per day
350
$7,000
Project team member
$10 per day, 10 me
300
$30,000
Finance manager
$30 per week
20
$600
The resource was selected in ensuring there is appropriate use of financial resources.
R&D Manager
$30 per week
15
$450
The resource was selected in ensuring the research conducted meets all necessary standards.
Satellite maintenance expert
$50 per visit
100
$5,000
An expert is needed in assessing the Space-X Falcon Heavy Rocket to ensure it is functional.
Compliance officer
$50 per visit
50
$2,500
$45,550
Budget
Particular
Amount
1
Phase 1
$50,000
The rough allocated cost of rough materials to build a Falcon Heavy rocket
2
Phase 2
$25,000
The cost associated with constructing the Space X rocket materials before transportiation to the launch pad
3
Phase 3
$100,000
The cost associated with the rental days of Space X current leased launch space at Patrick Air Force base
4
Labor cost
$45,550
All labor costs for indiviudals working the project.
Total
$220,550
(Note* all values in are in the 1,000’s digit so final value is 220 Million dollars)
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