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How to answer this question for BUS 307 WK 2 DISCUSSION 1

to the layman, when they see that ".... network-based approach to project management is usually a better technique to apply than a Gantt chart when there is uncertainty in task duration because this approach shifts the focus of the uncertain tasks from end dates and arbitrary start to the execution of work and handoff to the next activity. " and that "... Gantt chart... is appropriate to use for representing activities and phases of the project work breakdown structure. This is crucial as it makes such tasks be easily understood by a wider audience." They will probably think, why not combine the two, what would your response be that individual, would you and why (s

Answer 1

network-based approach for project management-

• used in describing and analyzing inter-organizational relationships in project business.
• it provides a better understanding of dynamic processes and critical interfaces in a network context and advocates the use of the tool of agile supply-demand networks(ASDN) and design structure mix(DSM).
• the network-based framework provides a strong basis for a rich description and analysis of the multi-actor project business.
• it also assists in understanding important interpersonal relationship factors that effects project success such as trust, commitment, and adaptation.

Gantt chart-

• they are useful in knowing the start and end date of a project i.e when the project started and when it is completed. It is a type of bar chart that tells the project schedule. it is of two types-

1. progress Gantt chart- the portion of the task which is completed is shaded from the left.
2. linked Gantt chart- it contains lines that tells the relationship between different tasks.

YES, we can combine both as network-based is well researched and analyzed technique help to generate relationship and GANTT chart gives us clear picture or view how different relationship exists, it is a kind of graphical presentation.