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Discusssion 3

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Q From the end of Chapter 14, complete Discussion Question 3: What are the main advantages of using a network-based approach to project management rather than a Gantt chart? Under what circumstances might a Gantt chart be preferable to a network-based approach? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

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Network based approach is a high-level plan to understand any project whereas GANTT chart is an in-depth plan. The main advantage of a network-based approach is that a network diagram is able to link various activities. Processed flow-chart diagram is used to exhibit network-based approach. When there is an uncertainty in the time duration, the network-based approach is a better method. The estimated time frames are defined here as 2 days or 2 weeks or 2 months etc. GANTT chart is sometimes proved to be unreliable and counterproductive method. A network-based approach focuses more on the relationship of activities in a project and ‘how they affect one another’.