PROJ-430 Week 6 Checkpoint – The Bathtub Period, all questions answered, A+ Tutorial

The Bathtub Period (Chapter 15, pp. 708 – 709)

This week’s assignment consists of a case study from the text. Read the case study and prepare answers to the essay questions listed here. If the question is asking your opinion, you must provide a rationale or evidence from the case to justify your position.

When you are ready, Click the Begin Checkpoint button below, where you will enter your answers. Please make sure to prepare your answers before you enter the Checkpoint assignment. See Syllabus/”Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for due date information.

For all of the case studies that you are reviewing and analyzing, you are expected to exercise good observation and thorough critical thinking skills. You are also expected to use good writing skills, with good grammar and spelling. You should prepare your answers in Microsoft Word prior to entering them in to the Checkpoint tab. Use the functions of Microsoft Word to help you.

You may enter this area as often as needed before the due date. However, be sure to save your updates each time you enter the Checkpoint tab. Be sure to submit your answers when you are finished.

Case Study Questions:

Should Jerry go to the General Manager? Why or why not? Think back to what is expected of a project manager and the project charter.Should the key people be supported on overhead? Why or why not?If this were a cost-plus program, would you consider approaching the customer with your problem in hopes of relief? Why or why not?If you were the customer of this cost-plus program, what would your response be for additional funds for the bathtub period, assuming cost overrun? Why or why not?Would your previous answer change if the program had the money available as a result of being under budget? Why or why not?How do you prevent this situation from recurring on all yearly follow-on contracts?