Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
6-30-1962
Degree Name
Master of Science in Management Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Industrial and Management Engineering
First Advisor
Oliver J. Sizelove
Abstract
The problem of planning, controling and evaluating complex projects both engineering and non-engineering has existed as long as the projects themselves. In the past the approach of management to this problem has been one which was based heavily on the use of historical information. There have been very few attempts to predict and control the occurrence of the objective event of these projects.
This thesis deals with a review of this problem and a new approach to the planning, control, and evaluation of these complex projects. This new approach is the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) which was developed in connection with the Polaris Submarine Project. The development, methodology, and a typical application of this technique are discussed. Examples are given which demonstrate through the use of statistical and linear programming methods that the occurrence of the objective event of the project can be predicted and controlled.
Particular attention has been given to the presentation of this material in order that this thesis may be applicable as a guide far applying PERT. The conclusions drawn and the recommendations of the author have also been presented.
Recommended Citation
Agresta, Anthony Immaculate, "Program evaluation and review technique" (1962). Theses. 3241.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3241
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Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering Commons
