UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE, INC.

Office of research and Development

Santiago City, Philippines

RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORM FOR QUALITATIVE STUDY

(For Students)

Research Thrust: Advancement of Disciplines

Specific Area/Discipline: Human Development
Title of the Study: Comparative Study of Program Evaluation and Review Technique-
Critical Path Method (PERT-CPM) and Precedence Diagram Method (PDM) as
Project Scheduling Techniques
Name of Researcher: Louie O. Macni
Program: Master of Science in Engineering Management
Contact Number: 0935-539-6257

Describe the
alignment of your This study will be an essential input in the advancement of
study in the research disciplines.
agenda:
PART I: INTRODUCTION
Briefly describe the Effective project scheduling plays a crucial role in ensuring
research problem project success. It will keep projects on track, set realistic time
frames and to assign resources appropriately. At present the
Department of Public Works & Highways - Isabela Second
District Engineering Office (DPWH-ISDEO) adopts two
methods of scheduling technique and Project Engineers have
difficulty in modifying the network/project schedule.

State the purpose of The purpose of the study is to compare PERT-CPM and PDM
the study including in preparation and interpretation of project schedule and to
the audience who will come up with the recommendation on what scheduling
benefit from it. technique is more effective.
State the research Descriptive research questions:
questions. 1. Which project scheduling technique is easier to prepare
between PERT- CPM and PDM?
2. Which project scheduling technique is easier to interpret
between PERT- CPM and PDM?

Inferential research questions:

1. There is no significant difference in preparing project
schedules between PERT- CPM and PDM.
2. There is no significant difference in interpreting project
schedules between PERT- CPM and PDM
State the theory you This study is anchored with the existing Two (2) Project
will subject to a test in Scheduling Techniques used by the technical personnel. It
this study. defines the challenges faced by technical personnel in using
such technique when preparing and interpreting the project
schedule.
Describe the type of The researcher will conduct review of related literature on
literature you will do. recent researches conducted related to PERT- CPM and
PDM as project scheduling and its significance.
PART II. METHOD
State the research A qualitative research will be conducted to capture expressive
design and explain information not conveyed in quantitative data, to explore and
why it is appropriate understand the questions what and why it is more effective
for this study. than the other method. In addition, it will assist the researcher
with the provision of information on the issues and concerns in
using the two scheduling techniques.
Describe the Study Study Site: DPWH – in one of the District Offices of DPWH in
Site and Participants. Isabela.
Participants are:
1. DPWH - Project Engineer: who handled projects using
both scheduling techniques
2. Contractor’s Project Engineer: who handled projects
using both scheduling techniques
Describe the The researcher will use the concept of purposive sampling, it
population size, is a non-probability method and it occurs when “elements”
sample size and the selected for the sample are chosen by the judgment of the
method used in researcher.
determining the
sample.
Describe the Data A research-constructed survey questionnaire will be the first
Collection Instrument instrument, it will then be followed by a focus group discussion
Materials. (FGD), using prepared questions from both groups to further
elicit participant’s response in using both techniques.

Describe the data The researcher will then prepare a brief written description
analysis procedure. based on summary comments during the focus group
discussion and the tabulated results from the survey test.

Describe the 1. The researcher will obtain consent to conduct a study from
anticipated ethical the respondents with full knowledge of relevant risks and
issues in the study. benefits.
2. Information provided from the respondents will be treated
in a confidential manner.
3. The dignity and well-being of the respondents will be kept
at all times.

Describe the pilot test Since the questionnaire is new, pilot testing will be
will perform before administered to make sure that everyone understands in its
conducting this study current form.
to your intend
participants
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Graduate School Dean)

Approved by:

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Director, Office of Research and Development