Planning

Question 1

The purpose of planning is (3)

Answer 1

Persuade people to perform tasks timely so as not to delay others
Make best use of resources
Provide a framework for decision making for change

Question 2

4 steps to planning

Answer 2

Analysis- break down into activities
Sequence and interdependence
Time or cost values
Determine critical path

Question 3

Critical path=

Answer 3

The longest sequence of activities from start to finish

Question 4

Bar/gantt charts include

Answer 4

Tasks and durations

Also resources required

Question 5

AdvNtages of Gantt chart (3)

Answer 5

Simple
Easy to prepare/understand
Good for showing progress/delays

Question 6

Disadvantages of Gantt charts (3)

Answer 6

Fails to highlight interdependencies
Not good for complicated jobs
Operations easily omitted by mistake

Question 7

Productivity=

Answer 7

Quantity per amount of time

Question 8

Time required found by

Answer 8

Quantity / productivity

Question 9

Network methods show

Answer 9

A project as a series of activities