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pessimistic time [2 records]

Record 1 2009-07-10

English

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

The maximum 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
DEF

Durée maximale pour réaliser une tâche compte tenu des incidents possibles.

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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