OM (with OM Online, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card)
OM (with OM Online, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card)
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ISBN: 9781305664791
Author: David Alan Collier, James R. Evans
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 18, Problem 9PA

(a)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The network diagram of the given project is to be constructed.

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Project Scheduling is used in Project planning and coordination by using Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM). PERT is a network based scheduling procedure. This technique is used to plan, schedule and control different project such as construction works, design installation of system, maintenance work and research and development process.

(b)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The critical path of the network is to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Project Scheduling is used in Project planning and coordination by using Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM). PERT is a network based scheduling procedure. This technique is used to plan, schedule and control different project such as construction works, design installation of system, maintenance work and research and development process.

(c)

Summary Introduction

Interpretation: The total project completion time is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Project Scheduling is used in Project planning and coordination by using Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM). PERT is a network based scheduling procedure. This technique is used to plan, schedule and control different project such as construction works, design installation of system, maintenance work and research and development process.

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