1997 Paper 8 Question 5
Business Studies
What is meant by a project’s critical path and why is it important? [5 marks]
An organisation which manufactures about 30 different kinds of widget has asked
you to develop a web site which includes an on-line catalogue and order entry
facility. You may assume that service provision (including access to a merchant
system) will be provided by a service provider, at no cost to this project.
Draw up a task list and project plan, and indicate the critical path. [5 marks]
Estimate a price and time to completion for the job, and how much working capital
will be required, stating your assumptions. [5 marks]
What precautions can be taken to ensure that the project completes to the
customer’s satisfaction? [5 marks]