Intentional Infliction

Question 1

There are various ways of forecasting the schedule and cost of a project. You know that the forecasting techniques that you use and their accuracy will affect the CIO’s perspective on your work. Your CIO would now like for you to address the following issues in a presentation for the various staff members involved in the project:

• What are the advantages of inflating a project based on PERT estimating or incorporating risk?
• What are the disadvantages of inflating a project based on PERT estimating or incorporating risk?
• How does this technique compare with estimating or forecasting techniques you have used in the past?

Question 2

From the e-Activity, specify the key differences between criminal law and tort law. Next, explain the common approaches that the judicial system takes in order to ensure that the public upholds these two (2) types of laws. Provide one (1) specific example of cases in which the judicial system applies these approaches to support your response. —- Discuss whether or not you believe there is a compelling public need for legislatures to enact laws that define police powers in order to prevent the use of excessive force. Provide a rationale to support your response.

Question 3
Watson v. Dixon, 130 N.C. App. 47, 51 (N.C. Ct. App. 1998).What were the essential facts of that case? What are the elements of intentional infliction of emotional distress under North Carolina law? How were the elements of intentional infliction of emotional distress applied to that case? Please do not worry about or discuss the negligent retention issue. We’re only interested in the intentional infliction of emotional distress elements of this case.