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Answer the questions below from your powerpoint.

1. Name three uses for flow charts.

2. What are three advantages of flow charts?

3. What are two disadvantages of flow charts?

4. What 2 people developed the GANTT chart?

5. What else did Fredrick Taylor do? (if you don’t remember from other classes, look him up)

6. What are 4 advantages of GANTT charts?

7. What is one disadvantage of a GANTT chart?

8. On a GANTT chart, the vertical boxes are for _________ in the process. The horizontal axis is for time. When you use a GANTT chart, you can show that some activities can take place at the same time. This kind of chart is what you can use to track your own activities.

9. What does PERT stand for?

10. When was it developed?

11. For what project was it developed?

12. What is it used for?

13. What are some positive aspects of PERT?

14. What are some negative aspects of PERT?

15. Summarize the differences between the three tools.

Part 2: GANTT Chart Dropbox Assignment

As you know, based on your powerpoint “Tools for Planning and Scheduling,” a GANTT chart is the best way to plan and track your activities in the workplace.

1. The following might be a list of activities and tasks associated with the objective of setting up a safety committee. Assign whatever time frames you think would be best to each Task and Step.

2. Construct a GANTT chart with horizontal bars for each Task and Step listed below. (You can use the example I provided or you can find one on the internet). You must use Excel, Word or some other computer program. Your chart must include color. You must decide what activities must be done before others and what activities can be done simultaneously in order to construct your GANTT chart.

Grading: Charts will be graded on logic of steps and neatness of presentation. (Obviously, you must assign dates to these objectives, activities and tasks.)

Objective #1: Organize a safety committee – suggested activities and tasks

  • Task #1: Enlist management support
  • Steps #1: Gather data on the cost effectiveness of a committee
  • Steps #2: Present data to management
  • Task #2: Enlist supervisory support
  • Steps #1: Plan meetings
  • Steps #2: Hold series of 4 meetings for all supervisory personnel (two day shifts and 2 night shifts) to gather input
  • Task #3: Enlist worker support
  • Steps #1: Plan meetings
  • Steps #2: Hold series of 8 meetings for all workers
  • Steps #3: Plan incentive campaign
  • Steps #4: Conduct incentive campaign
  • Task #4: Select committee members
  • Steps #1: Gather input from supervisors
  • Steps #2: Gather input from Unions, etc.
  • Steps #3: Gather input from management
  • Steps #4: Approach potential candidates
  • Task #5: Hold first meeting
  • Steps #1: Schedule a convenient time
  • Steps #2: Secure a room and organize the meeting agenda

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