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optimistic time [2 records]

Record 1 2009-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operations Research and Management
  • Management Control
  • Organization Planning
DEF

The minimum possible period of time in which [an] activity can be accomplished.

CONT

The Beta distribution, when used in project scheduling, weighs the pessimistic time, probable time and optimistic time equally.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
  • Contrôle de gestion
  • Planification d'organisation
OBS

Durée minimale pour réaliser [une] tâche si tout va normalement bien.

Spanish

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Record 2 1980-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Networks

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réseaux ferroviaires

Spanish

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