[Project Management Chanpter] Throughout this chapter, we assumed that a project
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[Project Management Chanpter]
Throughout this chapter, we assumed that a project manager identifies and organizes
the activities in a project, estimates the time required for each activity, then deter-
mines how quickly the project can be completed. However, the deadlines for some
projects are fixed before any planning begins. For example, consider the planning of
a New Year’s Eve celebration in the downtown area of a major city. Which, if any, of
the techniques described in this chapter might be helpful in planning such an event?
Explanation / Answer
Reverse planning cycle technique is helpful in planning a event with fixed deadline. It method include development of WBS, outlining the activity sequencing, estimating resources, optimizing the critical path, and detailing the schedules.