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ASSIGNMENT

NAME:YAHAYA ZULEIHAH
REG NO:6373
COURSE CODE :COM 125
COURSE TITLE :SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
DEPARTMENT: COMPUTER SCIENCE
LEVEL :ND1
CLASS:B
DATE:30/5/2024.

QUESTION
DO A RESEARCH ON GRANTT CHART AND PERT CHART

Gantt Chart | Definition, History & Example

The Gantt chart was originally created by Karol Adamiecke in the 1890s. The Gantt chart was then further
developed in the early 1900s by Henry Gantt for whom it would be named. Gantt charts have been used
extensively since then in a variety of industries, from construction to manufacturing to information
technology.

Notable early uses of Gantt charts were on major engineering projects, such as the Hoover Dam and the
interstate highway system in the United States. The Gantt chart soon became a popular project
management tool in other industries as well. In the 1960s, Gantt charts were adapted for use in computer-
aided software engineering (CASE) tools.

Today, Gantt charts are used in a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Project, Google
Sheets, and Excel. There are also many online Gantt chart tools, such as Smartsheet and TeamGantt.

What is a Gantt Chart in Research?


There are several purposes and benefits for the use of Gantt charts in research and other contexts. Some
of these include:

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Gantt Chart Examples
It can be useful to work through a few Gantt chart examples in order to understand their nuances. The
following examples will work through the use of Gantt charts in two different contexts.

Example 1: Gantt Chart for Software Development


The following example will explore the use of a Gantt chart for software development. Company XYZ has
just started development on a new software product. The product manager has determined that the
project will require the following tasks:
Research
Planning
Design
Development

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Gantt Chart in Project Management
Are you in charge of putting together an event for your organization? Are you overwhelmed by the scope
of the project and wonder how are you going to keep everything that has to be done, straight and on
track?

This can be a problem, but there are tools that you can use to help you manage these large projects. One
of the most commonly used tools for project management is the Gantt chart.

Gantt Chart
Gantt Chart
What is a Gantt Chart?
A Gantt chart is a simple to use framework that shows a visual representation of large projects, broken
into smaller pieces or activities with each of these activities spread out over time.

A Gantt chart shows at a glance, what the individual activities are, when each one should begin and end, if
there is any overlap between activities, and how the project can be completed within a given time limit.

Typical uses for a Gantt chart include: developing a software prototype, planning a large event, and writing
a multi-departmental report.

History
Gantt charts have been around for a while. Karol Adamiecki developed the first one in the mid 1890's in
Poland, to help him manage large engineering projects at the steelworks he managed. In the mid 1910's,
Henry Gantt, an American engineer, developed a similar framework as part of his consulting business.
They became more widely used, and ultimately were named after Mr. Gantt.

Advantages and Disadvantages


One of the major advantages of Gantt charts is the ability to monitor the progress of a large project. Some
other advantages for using a Gantt chart are:

Communication: An updated Gantt chart can show at a glance how the project is progressing, which could
eliminate the need for multiple meetings to share the same information.
Motivation: Seeing the big picture of a project and where it stands, can motivate the project team to push
for completion. The team won't get bogged down in figuring out what comes next.
Flexibility: It is easy to make alterations to a Gantt chart once a project has begun.
Efficiency: Knowing in advance all the activities that go into a large project can allow more efficient use of
time - other activities can be begun while waiting for responses or feedback from other team members.
One major disadvantage in using Gantt charts in project management is that the chart can become too
detailed and thus, cumbersome. Managing the Gantt chart becomes a project in and of itself. Another
major disadvantage is that Gantt charts don't show priorities. It is difficult to indicate a high priority
activity versus an activity that would be nice to have, if there is sufficient time. It is also difficult to indicate
in a Gantt chart the costs that are associated with the project as a whole, or the individual activities.

A Gantt Chart Example


Gantt charts can be created using specific project management software such as Smartsheet. They can
also be created using simple word processing or spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Word or Excel.

No matter what program you use, or even if you're using just a sheet of paper, the process will be the
same. The first step is to analyze the project to determine the best way to divide the project into smaller
activities, and then to assign an amount of time that each activity is expected to take.
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Gantt Chart: Definition and Meaning
Gantt Chart Examples
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Introduction to Management: Help and Review
22 chapters | 326 lessons | 2 flashcard sets

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