Comparison Chart

Basis for
PERT CPM
Comparison
PERT is a project management CPM is a statistical technique of
Meaning technique, used to manage project management that manages
uncertain activities of a project. well defined activities of a project.
A technique of planning and
What is it? A method to control cost and time.
control of time.
Orientation Event-oriented Activity-oriented
Evolved as Research &
Evolution Evolved as Construction project
Development project
Model Probabilistic Model Deterministic Model
Focuses on Time Time-cost trade-off
Estimates Three time estimates One time estimate
Appropriate for High precision time estimate Reasonable time estimate
Management of Unpredictable Activities Predictable activities
Nature of jobs Non-repetitive nature Repetitive nature
Critical and Non-
No differentiation Differentiated
critical activities
Research and Development Non-research projects like civil
Suitable for
Project construction, ship building etc.
Crashing concept Not Applicable Applicable