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Discuss the use of PERT/CPM techniques for managing projects. Describe what PERT/CPM does. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using it. What other techniques might you choose to manage your project?

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There are six steps which are common to both the techniques The procedure is as under Define the Project and all of it s significant activities or tasks The Project made up of several tasks should hav…View the full answer


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