Project Management Tools

Question 1

What are the advantages of a project management software?

Answer 1

Keeps the project organised and on
schedule.

You are able to add contingencies.

The software does all the work for
you. Saves times.

Enhances communication.

Easy to track as it can update itself.

Question 2

What are the disadvantages of a project management software?

Answer 2

Easier to create ‘computer’ error.

Have to pay for the software.

Could take a while to learn how it works

Question 3

What are the advantages of a spreadsheet?

Answer 3

Clear to understand

Does sums for you

Easy to make

Individual to your project

Colours on a Gantt chart are easy to read.

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of a spreadsheet?

Answer 4

Outsiders/Contractors may not
understand it.

Limitation in its ability to be
collaborative.

Someone could overwrite or delete the document.

Question 5

What are the advantages of a production schedule?

Answer 5

Organised

Clearly Presented

Allows for contingencies

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of a production schedule?

Answer 6

Not environmentally friendly- because its often printed and given to the team – needs to be reprinted/reproduced.

Not the best tool in terms of adaptability