Read the Management Science in Action insert on page 398Links to an external site. in your textbook (Section 9-2 ‘Variability in Project Completion Time’ in your digital textbook). Choose one or more of the following topics to guide your thoughts for this week’s Application Exercise:
What role did pipelining play in improving efficiency at WR-ALC? Discuss any differences between PERT/CPM and CCPM.
How has project scheduling been implemented in your workplace? What are some future projects where you could apply some of these concepts?
Discuss your experience with project management software or apps (e.g. TrelloLinks to an external site., AsanaLinks to an external site., Microsoft ProjectLinks to an external site., etc.). How have these tools benefited productivity in your work teams?
Your response should be approximately 150 words. You are encouraged to incorporate concepts from the textbook and/or outside sources. This assignment is designed to give you a break from the math and apply the concepts to the real world. Feel free to incorporate examples/stories from your personal/professional life.
Submissions will be checked using Turnitin Plagiarism and AI checker. Feel free to bring in perspectives from outside sources, but remember to properly cite them by including a link at the bottom of your submission.
