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Analysis of the Gantt Chart

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The purpose of a Gantt Chart is that it breaks down the individual areas of a project in order to allow for better organization. A manager starts by identifying the various tasks required to complete a project. It is always favorable for the project to be reduced to as many tasks as possible. The remaining part of a Gantt Chart is to include the timetable each task would require in order to be fully completed. It ...

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