QUESTION 3 VP Manufacturers is considering renovating their offices at their Durban head office. (40 Marks) 3.1 Use the generated information to calculate the NPV of the project, to decide whether to go ahead with the project. (20 Marks) Investment required Expected economic lifetime Minimum required rate of return R200 000 5 years. 10% Net annual cash inflows 1st year 2nd year 3rd year R40 000 R100 000 R90 000 R40 000 4th year 5th year R30 000 3.2 VP Manufacturers has decided to go ahead with the project. The following activities has been determined for the office renovation project. Construct a network diagram (AON) to create a graphical description of the operations and their relationship to each other. Identity the critical path for the project. Task/Number Duration (Days) Predecessors A 12 B 8 A C 4 A D 7 C E 6 B. D F 7 E (20 Marks) QUESTION 4 (20 Marks) There is a need for an organisation to manage its human, cost, and technological resources effectively. Therefore, project managers should ensure that the project environment is managed. Examine the pre- requisites for managing the environmental plan for a project of your choice.

QUESTION 3 VP Manufacturers is considering renovating their offices at their Durban head office. (40 Marks) 3.1 Use the generated information to calculate the NPV of the project, to decide whether to go ahead with the project. (20 Marks) Investment required Expected economic lifetime Minimum required rate of return R200 000 5 years. 10% Net annual cash inflows 1st year 2nd year 3rd year R40 000 R100 000 R90 000 R40 000 4th year 5th year R30 000 3.2 VP Manufacturers has decided to go ahead with the project. The following activities has been determined for the office renovation project. Construct a network diagram (AON) to create a graphical description of the operations and their relationship to each other. Identity the critical path for the project. Task/Number Duration (Days) Predecessors A 12 B 8 A C 4 A D 7 C E 6 B. D F 7 E (20 Marks) QUESTION 4 (20 Marks) There is a need for an organisation to manage its human, cost, and technological resources effectively. Therefore, project managers should ensure that the project environment is managed. Examine the pre- requisites for managing the environmental plan for a project of your choice.

Understanding Business

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ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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