project management glossary
grapevine
Jargon for the informal or casual exchange of valuable information. A term
used to denote a network of informal, unofficial and ad-hoc communications. It
draws on the similarity with the way in which the grape vine grows in
nature.
graph
In Quality Management, a visual comparison of variables that yield data in
numerical facts. Examples include trend graphs, histograms, control charts,
frequency distributions arid, scatter diagrams.
In Time Management, the display or drawing that shows the relationship
between activities. Pictorial representation of relative variables.
graphical evaluation and review technique (gert)
A network analysis technique that allows for conditional and probabilistic
treatment of logical relationships (i.e., some activities may not be
performed).
graphical user interface (gui)
A type of interface that enables users to communicate with a program by
manipulating graphical features rather than be entering commands.
