At the starting point of 20 time periods duration of a project, the total direct cost is 6,000 and total indirect cost is 2,000 with a total of 8,000. After crashing a critical activity that total drops to 7,940 at 19 time periods with total direct cost of $6040. The total cost drops again to 7,890 at 18 with total direct cost $6090, stays 7,890 at 17 but total direct cost becomes $6190, rises to 8,190 at 16 with total direct cost $6590. The total cost finally rises again to 8,490 at 15 with total direct cost at $6990. The project duration cannot be reduced further.

a) Show the project cost-duration graph.

b) In which time period (s) is the total cost minimum or optimal.

c) How can a cost-duration graph be used by the project manager?

Creativity in advertising when it works and when it doesn't

1,According to the reading, what creativity combination works best in advertising? Describe its two elements and provide an example.

2,According to the reading, what creativity combination is the least effective in advertising? Describe its two elements and provide an example.

Pick any three modes of transportation. [Pick 3 from these: Airfreight, Motor Carriers, Pipelines,Railroads, and Water]  

Then, identify the federal agency responsible for safety regulation for each of the modes.

What is the safety-related role/responsibility for each of the modes? [this is the main question you must find the federal agency responsible for safety regulation for each of the modes to answer this question]

DO NOT give an explanation of each mode of transportation.

Please be as detailed as you can

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Use Michael Porter's five forces model to explain how Electronic Meeting systems offer a competitive advantage.

As an example of convergence - Smartphones embody this concept. Smartphones were the most quickly adapted device in history. Smartphones are how we read books and listen to music – describe 1 positive aspect of this – and 1 negative.

Describe the considerations when developing medical benefits.

Can I have a PESTLE analysis done on Sandals All-Inclusive Resorts

1. Assuming you work with a group of managers and you have different views on the company's problems. Explain your model or approach to making decisions about these problems?

2. A specific decision must be made on the individual and the organization, but we do not have any information on how to solve the problem, discuss what model or approach can be followed for both cases?

Linda Lewis owns a home with very steep front steps. During the winter ice often forms on the stairs. If a girl scout selling cookies slips on the steps is Linda liable? What about Linda’s grandmother who she invites over? What if Linda put a sign at the bottom of the stairs reading “Danger: Very Slippery,” will this reduce her liability? What else can she do?

research a company whose performance has been affected by its “moral minimum” and maximization of profits. How can the stakeholder model improve corporate social responsibility while still increasing profits?

Please cite all references in APA format.

Suppose you are the owner of a successful electric-powered, environmentally-friendly scooter company and plan to launch your product in India. Pick either the cost leadership or differentiation strategy and explain how bring the scooter to India. Will you have to alter the design at all? What difficulties could the Indian market pose and how will your strategic plan deal with them?

Exporting from Canada.

How can you train and prepare a manager for a role in a different country?