The Psychology of Quality and More

A Toolbook for Quality Improvement and Problem Solving (contents)

Activity Network

The Quality Toolbook > Activity Network

When to use it | How to understand it | Example | How to do it | Practical variations

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The Activity Network is generally used o schedule dependent activities within a plan.

• When to use it: Situations when it is useful
• How to understand it : Details of how it works.
• Example : Several examples of usage.
• How to do it : Step-by-step instructions on using it.
• Practical variations : Variants and variation.

Notes

The Activity Network is sometimes called an Arrow Diagram or PERT Chart, where PERT stands for Programmed Evaluation Review Technique. The Activity Network is one of the second seven tools.

There are special computer programs for working with Activity Networks, which are often referred to as Project Management software. These perform the critical path calculation, along with other tasks such as leveling and cost calculations.