Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
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Abstract
The focal point of this article will be the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), which is a project management tool used in the scheduling, coordination and control of complex projects. It is a network-based method that uses a flow diagram to represent the interdependencies of tasks in a project. The purpose of PERT is to provide project managers with a visual representation of the project timeline and to help identify critical path and critical tasks, which are the tasks that must be completed on time for the entire project to be completed on schedule. PERT also provides project managers with a way to estimate project completion time and to identify potential bottlenecks and risks in the project schedule.
Introduction
Big Idea
Big idea: describe the tool, concept or theory and explain its purpose. The section should reflect the current state of the art on the topic Application: provide guidance on how to use the tool, concept or theory and when it is applicable
Application
provide guidance on how to use the tool, concept or theory and when it is applicable
Limitations
critically reflect on the tool/concept/theory and its application context. What can it do, what can it not do? Under what circumstances should it be used, and when not? How does it compare to the “status quo” of the standards – is it part of it, or does it extent them? Discuss your article in the context of key readings / resources provided in class. Substantiate your claims with literature
Conclusions
Annotated bibliography
Provide key references (3-10), where a reader can find additional information on the subject. The article MUST make appropriate references to the and reference material provided in class – either incorporating it as a source, or critically discussing aspects that are missing from it but covered by this article. Summarize and outline the relevance of each reference to the topic (around 100 words per reference). The bibliography is not counted in the suggested 3000 word target length of the article.
