Assignment:
Read the case on"Handstar Inc." Prepare your composition to cover the following topics or questions with in the Body section of the paper described for assignment:
a. Choose the projects you would you recommend Handstar to pursue based on the NPV approach?
Explain why you choose this project and not the others choices?
b. Argue whether you agree or disagree with the founders who believed it is reasonable to assume each product had a three - year life.
c. Can you think of a better project or focus for the company to take?
Write a 3 to 5 page paper in APA format. Below is a recommended outline.
1. Cover page (See APA Sample paper)
2. Introduction
a. A thesis statement
b. Purpose of paper
c. Overview of paper
3. Body (Cite sources with in-text citations.)
4. Conclusion - Summary of main points a. Lessons Learned and Recommendations
5. References - List the references you cited in the text of your paper according to APA format. (Note: Do not include references that are not cited in the text of your paper)
TextBook: Project Management in Practice 5th Edition by Jack R MeredithQuestion
1. Which projects would you recommend Handstar pursue based on the NPV approach?
2. Assume the founders weigh a project's NPV twice as much as both obtaining/retaining a leader- ship position and making use of the Web. Use projects. Which projects would you recommend Handstar pursue?
3. In your opinion is hiring an additional software development engineer justified?