Author: | Dawson, C. Dawson, R. |
Title: | Clarification of node representation in generalized activity networks for practical project management |
Journal: | International Journal of Project Management
1994 : MAY, VOL. 12:2, p. 81-88 |
Index terms: | PLANNING NETWORKS PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | The activity network (e.g. Pert, CPM) has long been established in industry as a tool for planning and managing projects. One of its shortfalls is its rigid analysis and specification of the project structure - a point that most managers take for granted. Applying flexibility to the network structure in the form of stochastic activity nodes results in a generalized activity network. The paper clarifies the limitations imposed by existing systems, and provides a smooth transition for project managers currently using standard PERT-type methodologies. |
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