G

Gantt Chart

See bar chart.

A category or rank used to distinguish items that have the same functional use (e.g., ''hammer'') but do not share the same requirements for quality (e.g., different hammers may need to withstand different amounts of force).

(GERT) A network analysis technique that allows for conditional and probabilistic treatment of logical relationships (i.e., some activities may not be performed).

H

Hammock

An aggregate or summary activity (a group of related activities is shown as one and reported at a summary level). A hammock may or may not have an internal sequence. See also subproject and subnet.

An unintended break in a network path. Hangers are usually caused by missing activities or missing logical relationships.

I

Information Distribution

Making needed information available to project stakeholders in a timely manner.

Committing the organization to begin a project phase.

See earned value.

(IFB) Generally, this term is equivalent to request for proposal. However, in some application areas it may have a narrower or more specific meaning.

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