Prepare and print a one-page cost model for the project, similar to the one provided in Figure 7-2. Use the following WBS, and be sure to document assumptions you make in preparing the cost model. Assume a labor rate of $100/hour for the project manager and $60/hour for other project team members. Assume that none of the work is outsourced, labor costs for users are not included, and there are no additional hardware costs. The total estimate should be $200,000. 1. Project management 2. Requirements defi

Prepare and print a one-page cost model for the project, similar to the one provided in Figure 7-2. Use the following WBS, and be sure to document assumptions you make in preparing the cost model. Assume a labor rate of $100/hour for the project manager and $60/hour for other project team members. Assume that none of the work is outsourced, labor costs for users are not included, and there are no additional hardware costs. The total estimate should be $200,000. 1. Project management 2. Requirements defi

Information Technology Project Management

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337101356

Author:Kathy Schwalbe

Publisher:Kathy Schwalbe

Chapter10: Project Communications Management

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