Work Packages

Assignment 2: Work Packages

Build on the project that you identified in Assignment 1 to complete this assignment. NO PLAGIARISM AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AS THEY ARE WRITTEN! NO EXCEPTIONS!

I have uploaded the MS Project from Assignment 1 for you to do the following assignment. Please follow instructions.

This assignment consists of two (2) sections: 

1. MS Project Exercise 

2. Work Packages Paper 

You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment.  Label each file name according to the section of the assignment for  which it is written. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all  necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Section 1: MS Project Exercise

Update the project schedule in MS Project to account for the following changes:

1. Revise the project schedule so that it contains at least five (5) work packages. 

2. Establish a WBS to support the project with the revised schedule.

3. Revise the duration's of the tasks based on the revised schedule.

Section 2: Work Packages Paper

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

1. Specify the main changes that you have  made to the project in question. Next, analyze the key manner in which  you have aligned your WBS in order to deliver the project.

2. Provide the costs estimate for the tasks. Note: Your estimate should include, but not be limited to, fixed and variable cost components.  

3. Suggest the primary measures that you would use in order to successfully deliver the project.

Your assignment must follow these formatting guidelines: 

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with  one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or  school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional  instructions. 

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the  student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.  The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required  page length