During the evaluation and review of departmental practices, the nurse manager uses PERT because it is a:
a. tool used for timing of decisions. c. decision tree.
b. type of conditioner. d. type of PDA.
A
The program evaluation and review technique (PERT) is a tool used in decision making for assessing
the timing of decisions. It includes a flowchart of the sequence of actions needed to accomplish a
project as well as descriptions of those actions and the timing involved.
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