Chapter 9, Problem 1Q

Why is CPM/PERT a popular and widely applied project scheduling technique?

Summary Introduction

To draw: The importance of CPM/PERT as a widely applied project scheduling technique.

Introduction: Project management is a process of managing the work and all the projects of the organziation. The process of project management also includes implementing changes and innovative techniques in the organization.

Explanation of Solution

The organizations use the technique of CPM/PERT because it helps them to determine and understand each and every step of the project. Through the  technique of CPM/PERT, the managers can easily apply the steps of the projects and can also participate in it. CPM/PERT technique is so popular in the organizations because through this technique the organizations can have a graphical or visual representation of sequence of the activities involved in a project.