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%uF0A7 Assume that you are the mayor of Calcutta, soliciting bids for the constr

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%uF0A7 Assume that you are the mayor of Calcutta, soliciting bids for the construction of the Metro. How

would you construct a statement of work for the project to encourage efficient and creative means

for undertaking this project?

%uF0A7 Which of the problems the Metro project faced were the result of a poorly conceived project

scope and how much was due to simple bad luck? Defend your position.

Submit your paper at the beginning of Unit 4. Be sure to also submit a copy of the Peer Evaluation Form.

Explanation / Answer

The first main consideration for the construction of the project is the funds. It is said that money makes many things in many a beautiful way. So as the mayor of Calcutta my first step is to get the funds required to start up this project. These funds would be got from various sources like donations, taxes, loans etc. Once the funds are obtained the next step would be to look into the plan of the project. I would take the opinion of few eminent engineers before a particular plan is taken up. I would make it a point to see to it that the various pros and cons of different plans are taken into consideration before starting the project. Then I would select that project which would give us the maximum benefits within the available budget and least disturbances to the normal life in the city. I would consider the efficient labor to carry on the work of this project. I would take care to see that all the basic facilities that are required by the citizens would not get disturbed due to the beginning of this project. That is to say that the project would not cause any kind of inconveniences to the normal life of the citizens. 2. Which of the problems the Metro project faced were the result of a poorly conceived project scope and how much was due to simple bad luck? Defend your position. Ans. In my opinion there is nothing called as bad luck and nothing happens by chance. Everything is planned and has a certain purpose. It is only our hard work that will make us or mar us. Therefore it is important to take into consideration a 360 degree view of any problem before we solve it. If the situation is looked into from only one angle all the disadvantages of the remaining angles will pop up. Although it may be a little time consuming and painful in the beginning but it is important to know that the hard work pays it all. Had the mayor seen the consequences of starting this project from various points of view I believe this situation would not have risen at all.