Title: Tree Trimming Project Analysis Paper Description: In this assignment, students will demonstrate their knowledge understanding of techniques for controlling costs and...

Title: Tree Trimming Project Analysis Paper

Description:

In this assignment, students will demonstrate their knowledge understanding of techniques for controlling costs and schedule.

Instructions:

1. Read the Tree Trimming Project case in Ch. 13 of Project Management. 
2. Write a 350- to 700-word paper that thoroughly answers the following questions based on the case study:
• Is Wil over, on, or below schedule? Explain.
• Is Wil using earned value? Explain.
• How can Wil set up a schedule and cost variance?
• What method can Wil use to control any changes in scope to the project, such as change in shape of shearing from his customers?
• What alternatives are available to Wil to accelerate the completion of the tree trimming project? 

Reference requirement(s): 

• Assignment must include direct quotations from course texts and may include direct quotes and paraphrases from any acceptable sources as prescribed in Mahoney's Instructor's Policies. (Note: Only the eBooks contained in the Learning Activities are considered course texts.  Videos, forum posts, and supplemental information provided in assignment materials do not count as course texts.)
• Citations and references must support your assertions, validate your claims, and give weight to your ideas. They are not to be used in lieu of your ideas or as a substitute for your own original work.  All citations and references must germane to, and compliment, your own words. 
• The total amount of cited material may not exceed 20% of the assignment's total content; 80% of the assignment must be original work.

Formatting: 

• Formatting must be consistent with APA requirements noted in the APA Sample Paper and any supplemental requirements noted in  Mahoney's Instructor's Policies.

• Name the assignment files consistent as follows:

Tree Trimming Project Analysis Paper - Your Name

Submission(s): 

The following file(s) must be submitted for this assignment by clicking the Assignment Files tab. Submissions made in formats other than those listed below will not be accepted for grading.

1. The assignment paper

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Software requirements: 

• Microsoft® Word® 2003/2007/2010/2013

Supplemental Instructions: None