BMT 9 Gantt Charts HL

Question 1

what is a gantt chart

Answer 1

a diagram used in project management that allows controlling, planning and scheduling a project

Question 2

how to create a gantt chart

Answer 2

tasks are shown as horizontal bars with different width for time
timescale is on the top
key tasks can be shown
dependency is shown - one tasks might not be able to be started before another starts
some tasks can be completed sequentially - at the same time

Question 3

Pros of using GCs

Answer 3

gives planners the big picture of the projects - key tasks, timings etc
Can identify:
- projects that can be done sequentially (saves time)
- minimum time needed
Can track progress against gantt chart to see if the project is on track and make changes

Question 4

Cons of using GCs

Answer 4

can become extremely complex for large projects
All information in the chart are predictions, which may be inaccurate
need to be regularly updated if timings change or there are delays