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PERT Duration Times: Mathematics or MBO

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  • T. K. Littlefield

    (65th Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96857)

  • P. H. Randolph

    (Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2101)

Abstract

We examine and compare the origins and mechanics of program evaluation and review technique (PERT) and management by objectives (MBO), reviewing the controversy concerning the mathematical validity of PERT activity duration estimates; the mathematics appear to be of little practical significance. It is the estimation process that is important, and this PERT estimation process is much like the objective development process of MBO. Definite similarities exist. PERT could be considered an extension of MBO.

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  • T. K. Littlefield & P. H. Randolph, 1991. "PERT Duration Times: Mathematics or MBO," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 21(6), pages 92-95, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:orinte:v:21:y:1991:i:6:p:92-95
    DOI: 10.1287/inte.21.6.92
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    1. Williams, Terry, 1999. "Towards realism in network simulation," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 27(3), pages 305-314, June.
    2. Kamburowski, J., 1997. "New validations of PERT times," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 25(3), pages 323-328, June.
    3. Williams, Terry, 1995. "A classified bibliography of recent research relating to project risk management," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 85(1), pages 18-38, August.
    4. Verónica Morales-Sánchez & Antonio Hernández-Mendo & Pedro Sánchez-Algarra & Ángel Blanco-Villaseñor & María-Teresa Anguera-Argilaga, 2009. "Random PERT: application to physical activity/sports programs," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 43(2), pages 225-236, March.

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    project management: PERT;

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