Project management
Description To ensure that the project is completed within the timescale and budget. Important for larger projects
Features/Tools/Methods of PM Software Gantt charts PERT charts Event chain diagrams PRINCE
Gantt chart
Task Page 45, Q 4(a)
Features of Gantt chart Shows clearly the stages/tasks in a big project/project milestones Can be used as a communication device between team members Can be used to motivate teams by showing progress Problems can be resolved by seeing the effect of moving resources Permits time management of project/show timings of each task/deadlines Parallel and sequential tasks with appropriate examples can be represented Progress of each task with appropriate example can be shown
Software Development PERT Diagram
TASK Make a PERT diagram for the tasks.
Answer
Building construction Designing the bridge Testing a prototype Hiring workers to prepare the groundworks Preparing groundworks Hiring construction workers Starting construction of main towers Having sections of bridge delivered just in time for fitting Live testing Completion of project