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JOURNAL OF APPLIED BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Using Earned Value Analysis to Manage Projects
Author(s): Mark Gershon
Citation: Mark Gershon, (2013) "Using Earned Value Analysis to Manage Projects," Journal of Applied Business and Economics, Vol. 15, Iss. 1, pp. 11-14
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
This paper looks into the usage of Earned Value Analysis by project managers. While Earned Value is the
most important tool for monitoring and controlling project performance, and it is also included in any set
of best practices in project management, we discover a very low usage rate of this valuable tool. We then
identify barriers to the use of Earned Value, reasons why it is not used. Finally, we prescribe a set of
practices that will overcome these barriers and facilitate the use of this tool. If followed, these steps will
help this best practice tool to really be put into practice.
