Chapter 9

Without any formal planning, the president of a software company remarks in a speech that new technologically advanced software will be available in one year. This may lead to a project that must be done faster than anticipated. This is an example of reducing project duration caused by

Intense global competition and rapid technological advances create pressure to develop projects rapidly. This is an example of reducing project duration caused by

A contractor finished a bridge across a lake 18 months early and received more than $6 million for the early completion. This is an example of reducing project duration caused by

Adverse weather, design flaws, and equipment breakdown can create negative slack. This is an example of reducing project duration caused by