There are 43 states that recognize public-policy exceptions from the employment-at-will doctrine, 38 states that recognize implied-contract exceptions, and 11 states that recognize covenant for good faith and fair dealing. States that recognize none of the three are Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Rhode Island. For more information, see here: http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2001/01/art1...
Cost Estimating Methods. Cost estimating is a valuable tool that is used in each of the acquisition phases. There are a number of cost estimating techniques that can be used in estimating the costs of a future and current weapon system. few of the most common cost estimating techniques are listed in the Defense Acquisition Guidebook (DAG) and are: 1  Parametric: The parametric technique uses regression or other statistical methods to develop Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs).
1. explain how estimating project times and costs is the foundation for project planning and control. 2. describe the methods, uses, advantages, and disadvantages of top-down and bottom-up estimating methods. 3. suggest estimating guidelines for time, cost, and resources.