The Lasting Qualities of PERT: Preferences and Perceptions of R&D Project Managers
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Program evaluation and reveiw technique (PERT) is a management tool which has been the subject of criticism when used in research and development (R&D) projects. A questionnaire was designed to survey R&D managers on the use and popularity of PERT. Results indicate that even critics suport certain applications of PERT. The popularity and application of PERT in R&D is shown in graphs. The results of the study show that PERT is an effective R&D management tool. A sample of the survey is included.
Publication Name: R & D Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0033-6807
Year: 1984
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Monitoring R&D project costs against pre-specified targets
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Checking research and development expenses against pre-specified targets can be made easier by using spreadsheets. A computer system's graphical presentation of the actual costs compared to expected targets is more reliable. Another advantage of the use of spreadsheets is that menu-driven systems can be operated without prior knowledge of the spreadsheet's command structure. The graphs also apply in accountancy, statistical process control and forecasting.
Publication Name: R & D Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0033-6807
Year: 1993
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From low- to high-tech project management
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The art of project management is analyzed on the basis of a four-type project model that includes low-tech, medium-tech, high-tech and super high-tech. The model illustrates different applications of the common characteristics of managerial attitude, style and philosophy within each conceptual project type. The model incorporates an innovative framework that enables the inclusion of some types of projects that do not fit into more traditional frameworks.
Publication Name: R & D Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0033-6807
Year: 1993
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