Homework
In this homework, you will explore the business situation that the Global Green Books Publishing is facing and how it was resolved using effective project management.
Read the Mini Case Study attached to the homework.
Answer the following questions based on the reading:
o What are the types of direct costs identified in this case? Why are they viewed as direct costs?
o What are two forms of costs identified?
o What are some problems that might arise that could impact the budget?
o Why would Global Green Books set aside contingencies? How would needed rework, if caught in the quality reviews, be accounted for in the budget?
o What are the main cost drivers of this project?
o What other information, if any, would you like to see included in the budget for this project? Why?
o Create a budget for the European History eBook project then answer these questions:
o What are the costs by major phases of work for making this European History eBook?
o What are the total costs for direct labor?
o What is the total estimated cost of this European History eBook?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.