Gantt chart

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  1. consists of two axes, on x - axis generally activities and on y - axis facilities are represented
  2. is a very useful graphical tool and one of the first scientific techniques for project planning and scheduling 
  3. is related to operating characteristic curve to understand how well a particular sampling plan is effective
  4. is unsuitable for any non - production activity, where work is similar to a project involving many activities

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Option 2 : is a very useful graphical tool and one of the first scientific techniques for project planning and scheduling 
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  • A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart that shows a project's planned schedule and its tasks or events between a start and finish date.
  • Each bar in the Gantt chart represents a task, while the dates are laid out horizontally.
  • The length of each bar is proportional to the duration of time planned for the corresponding activity.
  • Henry Gantt (1861-1919), an American mechanical engineer, designed the Gantt chart.
  • It helps in scheduling, managing, and monitoring specific tasks and resources in a project.
  • It's the most widely used chart in project management.
  • Gantt charts are mainly used to allocate resources to activities.
  • The resources allocated to activities include staff, hardware, and software.
  • Gantt charts are useful for resource planning.
  • A Gantt chart is a special type of bar chart where each bar represents an activity.
  • The bars are drawn along a timeline. 
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