PJM480 The Path Method, Define PERT and why it is used

JM 480 CSUGC Determination of Critical Path of the Project Paper

OPTION #2: THE PERT METHOD

Using past course texts, current suggested readings, and other scholarly resources, write an overview of PERT analysis and calculate the critical path based on a recent project that you have participated in.

The review of the PERT analysis should include the following:

Define PERT and why it is used.
Differentiate between activity on Node and Activity on Arrow.
Define the forward and backward pass method for calculating critical path.
Define burst, merge, and slack.

The PERT analysis of your project should include your appendices with a WBS, and network diagram with forward and backward pass calculated according to the following specifications:

An initial WBS of your project that has no less than 4-5 Major tasks,
Each major task should have several subtasks,
Calculate the critical path, and
Identify any tasks that have slack.
(Include slack on the arrows and identify the critical path(s) and burst and merge activities.)

Lastly, conclude with a summary of importance of PERT and Critical Path analysis in project management.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be 3 pages (minimum) in length,
• Be formatted according to the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.), and
• Include two scholarly sources from the CSU Global Library (Links to an external site.). "Current" means published in the most recent 5 year period. "Scholarly" means peer-reviewed journal articles, and may also include the textbook and PMBOK Guide.