Learn More: All About Project Managment Software
Project management software, as covered in this chapter, belongs in virtually every modern manager's tool kit. Access Microsoft's home page, click on the main menu heading "Office," then "Product Information," then "Tours," then "Microsoft Project 2002," then "Enterprise Project Management." Take the tour by reading each page of the information about Microsoft Project.

1. Have you ever used project management software? Was it Microsoft Project? If you used something else, does Microsoft Project appear to be superior or inferior? Explain.
2. If you have never used project management software, which of the features of Microsoft Project do you like best? Why?
3. Why is project management software essential for today's complex projects?

Check It Out
Many of the tools of quality control, such as flow charts, run charts, and control charts, are covered in the Quality Tools Cookbook. Visit this site and explore each of the charts mentioned in your text in more detail.

1. Think of an example of a real or hypothetical business situation in which each of the quality control tools might be effectively used. Share your examples with the class.