Devon Construction Co. is currently in the midst of a big residential construction project. The company's operations manager is looking at the estimated completion dates for the various phases of construction. At the site, ground excavation work takes longer than anticipated.The operations manager wishes to make up for the time lost in the other phases. However, the remaining phases are also behind schedule as the workforce is introduced to new construction techniques and raw materials. Which of the following tools can the operations manager use to better manage the project scheduling?
A)Enterprise resource planning
B)The critical path method
C)Computer-aided design
D)Vertical integration

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The critical path method is a widely used tool in project management that helps identify the critical activities and the sequence of activities that must be completed on time to meet the project deadline. By using the critical path method, the operations manager can better manage the project scheduling and identify the activities that would help recover the lost time. The other options, such as enterprise resource planning, computer-aided design, and vertical integration, are useful tools in their own right but not particularly relevant to project scheduling.