Thanks to all who were able to reply to my query and help
to resolve a dilemma!
Maureen mc
On Fri, 10 Sep 1999 17:23:00 +0100 M Milne-Picken
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> It's named after the American, Henry Laurence Gantt (1861-1919), one of
> the so-called pioneers of scientific management who worked with F W
> Taylor, the well-known 'founder' of scientific management techniques and
> the one all the books refer to. Gantt was also a forerunner of the
> Human Relations School of management and an early spokesman for the
> social responsibility of business, according to one source I read.
> Can't say I've ever read any of his stuff directly, but most serious
> management textbooks that I've had to wade through contain references to
> him.
>
> Mike Milne-Picken
> Head of Planning
> University of Central Lancashire
> Preston
>
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> From: Mclaughlin, Maureen
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: GANTT Chart
> Date: 10 September 1999 19:33
>
> Dear All,
>
> I realize this may seem like a simple question,
> but could someone explain to me the origin of the GANTT
> Chart planning devise. Is GANTT an acronym or the name of
> the originator?
>
> Hope someone out there can advise.
>
> Maureen McLaughlin
>
>
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> Mclaughlin, Maureen
> Email: [log in to unmask]
> "University of the West of England"
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