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The lasting qualities of PERT: Preferences and perceptions of R&D project managers
Author(s) -
Dougherty D. M.,
Stephens D. B.,
Ezell D. E.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
randd management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.253
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1467-9310
pISSN - 0033-6807
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-9310.1984.tb00507.x
Subject(s) - popularity , perception , plan (archaeology) , survey research , project management , control (management) , operations research , engineering management , computer science , operations management , business , marketing , engineering , management , economics , psychology , geography , business administration , social psychology , archaeology , neuroscience
This survey was conducted on the perceived popularity of PERT and PERT‐type management systems; whether PERT'S applications were static, increasing, or decreasing, and whether its use was by choice or imposition. The extent of applications of PERT for managing various types of research and development (R&D) was examined with the view to ascertaining its individual popularity when applied to (a) basic research, (b) applied research, or (c) development projects. In addition, an inquiry was made into the estimated expense of PERT systems to plan and control projects as a percentage of the budget. The results of the survey are presented and discussed relative to various sizes of R&D organizations.