Assignment
For this assignment, write a paper of 750-1,000 words in which you analyze the concept of resource scheduling and evaluating various methods used to schedule resources in project management.
Your analysis should include the following:
1. An analysis of the benefits and challenges associated with resource scheduling.
2. A discussion of at least two methods used to schedule resources and examples of when each method would be most appropriate, given the scope of the project Choose which method would be most appropriate for the project your CLC team selected and explain why you felt it was most appropriate.
You must include at least two additional sources, one of which must be a journal article, outside of your textbook, to support your analysis
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
The Retail Store
Where convenience, quality, and community are our purpose.
Mission Statement (who we are): The Retail Store offers our customers convenience, quality, and great prices. By doing so, we strive to make each and every community a better place to live.
Vision Statement (who we strive to be): The Retail Store strives to be the leading retailer as measured by fiscal results and community improvement advocacy within every small community.
Fast Facts:
• $3.2 million in sales the last fiscal year
• Three stores in one state (three different small towns)
• Store size = 2,500 square feet
• About 2,500 core products from America's most-trusted manufacturers
• Three distribution centers
• 30 employees
"Must" Objectives:
• Achieve annual sales of at least $5 million.
• Participate in the improvement of at least 10 low income communities throughout the state.
• Expand core product offerings by 10% within a 2-year time frame.
"Want" Objectives:
• Expand size of stores by 10%.
• Open at least one store in a neighboring state within a 5-year time frame.