Kennedy is utilizing the Precedence Diagramming Method to spec out the first phase of his project at the Tiny Titans Tech Company. This phase of the project involves starting the design for a new website, but he must wait four weeks before he can upload any content. Which method best describes the relationship between these activities?
Explanation
Answer: b - The best method to describe the relationship between those two activities is start-to-start.
Finish-to-start is the most commonly used method, however, and describes one activity finishing before another beginning.
Finish-to-finish refers to one activity finishing in order for another activity to finish.
Start-to-finish refers to one activity beginning so that another activity can finish, which is rarely used.
Key Take Away: Good project managers know that the details matter - that even in diagramming, effective use of available tools is paramount in a large, involved project. One hour of careful planning can effectively save several hours of non-focused activity.
