Work Break Down Structure(WBS)
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− | + | ''italic Deliverable oriented hierarchical decomposition of the work to be executed by the project time to accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables.” by the Project Management Institute (PMI). For project, it is one of the most important project management tools that integrates scope, cost and schedule baselines ensuring that project plans are in alignment. And the project can be planned, executed, controlled, monitored, and reported effectively with this tool. |
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Abstract
Work break down structure is a project management tool that breaking down complex project into phases, deliverables and work packages. A WBS can integrate scope, cost and deliverables into a single tool and provides the necessary framework for detailed cost estimating and control along with providing guidance for schedule development and control. The following article aims to provide an overview of the basic concepts of WBS, the preparation of creating a WBS, and discussing the three different use cases with WBS, finally analysis the limitations of using WBS.
Introductions of WBS
Work break down structure (WBS) is defined as: italic Deliverable oriented hierarchical decomposition of the work to be executed by the project time to accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables.” by the Project Management Institute (PMI). For project, it is one of the most important project management tools that integrates scope, cost and schedule baselines ensuring that project plans are in alignment. And the project can be planned, executed, controlled, monitored, and reported effectively with this tool.