Gantt Charts

Scenario OneSelling a new productTasks: Determine new product features (5 days) Produce Prototype (10 days) Design Graphics (8 days) Perform Sales Calls (20 days) Design Marketing Campaign (3 days) Acquire Prototype Materials (11 days) Conduct Marketing (30 days)

Scenario Two The Recruitment Process Agree job and person specification (1 day) Prepare advertisement (2 days) Receive enquiries and send further information (10 days) Agree composition of interview panel (2 days) Evaluate applications and prepare shortlist (3 days) Conduct interviews (1 day) Send offer letter to successful candidate (1 day) Personnel manager to define job grade (5 days) Publish advertisement on website (1 day) Closing date for applications (1 day) Book interview room (1 day) Invite shortlisted applicants for interview (1 day) Confirm selection decision ( 1day)

Scenario Three Writing an article Use Internet resources (0.5 days) Evaluate what you find (1 day) Create article (1 day) Find audio and visual resources (1 day) Reference finds in standard format (0.5 days) Identify topic (0.5 days) Consult library for books (0.5 days) Find periodical articles (2 days) Find background material (2 days)

Scenario Four Building a house Connect electricity (3 days) Hire portable toilet (2 days) Fencing and signs (5 days) Connect water supply (4 days) Locate and inspect building site (2 days) Excavate over site (4 days) Set out string lines (1 day) Clear and level site (3 days) Excavate footings (4 days)

Scenario Five Introduction of a new computer room Work out rooms expected use (1 day) Create and test master image (0.5 days) Install new computers etc. (0.5 days) Install cabling and plugs (2 days) Empty room (0.5 days) Order furniture, fittings and computer equipment

(0.5 days) Test whole system (1 day) Design room layout (0.5 days) Install furniture and fittings (2 days)