GROUP 1
What did the Polish engineer called his chart?
Harmonogram
Nationality of Henry Gantt
American
He is a Polish Engineer and Management Researcher?
Karol Adamiecki
What kind of engineer was Henry Gantt?
Mechanical Engineer
In a Gantt Chart, what is listed vertically (y-axis)?
Task
What does a Gannt Chart show?
Task needed to be done/ deadline for the task
In a Gantt Chart, what is listed horizontally (x-axis)?
Time Allotted
What does the width of the horizontal bars represent in a Gantt Chart?
When did Karol Adamiecki make the harmonogram?
mid-1890s
What was Henry Gantt's Reason for making the chart?
To see the level of productivity of employees
When did Henry Gantt make his chart?
1910-1915
The chart can become increasingly complex and visually unpleasing.
Complex
Easily represents tasks, durations, and milestones.
Representation
Helps in managing a team effectively and time management
Efficiency
Is a good tool for presenting plans during meetings
Presentation
Allows workers to easily check their progress as well as others' pace
Pacing
What did the Soviets use the Gantt Chart for?
First Five Year Plan of the USSR
Requires meticulous effort
Painstaking
Sometimes, due to its size, some tasks are not visible in one look at the chart.
Limited
Why is it that the Gantt Chart was more popular than the harmonogram, despite it being made first?
It was widely available (Gantt Chart was in English)