Homework Problems:

1. Assessing Risk Factors. Consider the planned construction of a new office building in downtown Houston at a time when office space is in surplus demand (more office space than users). Construct a risk analysis that examines the various forms of risk (technical, commercial, financial, etc.) related to the creation of this office building. How would your analysis change if office space was in high demand?
2. Qualitative Risk Assessment. Imagine that you are a member of a project team that has been charged to develop a new product for the residential building industry. Using a qualitative risk analysis matrix, develop a risk assessment for a project based on the following information:
Identified risk factors Likelihood
1. Key team members pulled off project 1. High
2. Chance of economic downturn 2. Low
3. Project funding cut 3. Medium
4. Project scope changes 4. High
5. Poor spec. performance 5. Low
Based on the above information, how would you rate the consequences of each of the identified risk factors? Why? Construct the risk matrix and classify each of the risk factors in the matrix