A system, method and computer program product are provided for alerting a manager of an outstanding task. Initially, a database of tasks is maintained. Further, a due date associated with the tasks is determined. During use, a status of the tasks is monitored. As such, alerts may be generated based on...http://www.google.com.hk/patents/US20050204283?utm_source=gb-gplus-share專利 US20050204283 - System, method and article of manufacture for alerting a manager of a critical outstanding task