Network Analysis: Part 1 – An Introductory Note

19 Pages Posted: 9 Sep 2012 Last revised: 15 Oct 2013

Date Written: September 9, 2012

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to provide an introduction about the Network, particularly in relation to the basic aspects of drawing a network diagram. This paper provides insights about drawing a network diagram. In addition, it is also useful to know and understand the birth and meaning of a network analysis, its importance, applications, limitations, rules and traditions in drawing a network diagram, and the terminologies used in relation to network.

This paper is organized with Introduction, Network Analysis – Definition, Applications of Network Analysis, Advantages and limitations of Network Analysis, Terminologies of Network Analysis, Rules for Drawing a Network, and Traditions of Drawing Network Diagram, together with examples, self-review questions and terminology.

Keywords: Network, PERT, CPM, CPA, project, event, activity

JEL Classification: C00, O22

Suggested Citation

Senthilnathan, Samithamby, Network Analysis: Part 1 – An Introductory Note (September 9, 2012). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2143480 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2143480

Samithamby Senthilnathan (Contact Author)

International Training Institute ( email )

PO Box 6322
Scratchley Road, Badili
Port Moresby, National Capital District
Papua New Guinea

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