15 Aug What to Submit: As we noted, the actual form the WBS takes is not sacrosanct. Figure 6.6 shows a partial WBS for a college Career Day,? which includes the activities
What to Submit:
As we noted, the actual form the WBS takes is not sacrosanct. Figure 6.6 shows a partial WBS for a college “Career Day,” which includes the activities, who is responsible, the time each task is expected to take, which tasks must precede each task, and any external resources needed for that task.
Review the Microsoft Project file "Partial WBS for College 'Career Day'" from Module Three to create a Gantt chart:
- Set the Project start date to January 2, 2013.
- Enter the activity time estimates and predecessors from the attached Excel file.
Save the chart as a PDF and submit the Gantt chart and network diagram.
You will be evaluated on the following:
Computation: Almost all tasks are effectively represented in accurate timelines.
Application of Tools: Uses Microsoft Project or Other Gantt chart software to show mastery of the visual representation of the projects and assignments of this course.
Quantitative Literacy: Demonstrates relationships between tasks and time management to bring the final project to fruition. The display of interdependency between projects and assignments is obvious.
College Career Day Partial WBS
| WBS | ||||
| Steps | Responsibility | Time (Weeks) | Predecessors | Resources |
| 1. Contact Organizations | ||||
| a. Print forms | Secretary | 6 | – | Print shop |
| b. Contact organizations | Program manager | 15 | 1.a | Word processing |
| c. Collect display information | Office manager | 4 | 1.b | |
| d. Gather college particulars | Secretary | 4 | 1.b | |
| e. Print programs | Secretary | 6 | 1.d | Print shop |
| f. Print participants’ certificates | Graduate assistant | 8 | – | Print shop |
| 2. Banquet and Refreshments | ||||
| a. Select guest speaker | Program manager | 14 | – | |
| b. Organize food | Program manager | 3 | 1.b | Caterer |
| c. Organize liquor | Director | 10 | 1.b | Dept. of Liquor Control |
| d. Organize refreshments | Graduate assistant | 7 | 1.b | Purchasing |
| 3. Publicity and Promotion | ||||
| a. Send invitations | Graduate assistant | 2 | – | Word processing |
| b. Organize gift certificates | Graduate assistant | 5.5 | – | |
| c. Arrange banner | Graduate assistant | 5 | 1.d | Print shop |
| d. Contact faculty | Program manager | 1.5 | 1.d | Word processing |
| e. Advertise in college paper | Secretary | 5 | 1.d | Newspaper |
| f. Class announcements | Graduate assistant | 1 | 3.d | Registrar’s office |
| g. Organize posters | Secretary | 4.5 | 1.d | Print shop |
| 4. Facilities | ||||
| a. Arrange facility for event | Program manager | 2.5 | 1.c | |
| b. Transport materials | Office manager | 0.5 | 4.a | Movers |
