Project Activity Planning Techniques
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What is the purpose of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in project planning?

  • To create a linear responsibility chart
  • To manage the project resources
  • To list the project objectives and scope
  • To define the elements which comprise the deliverables (correct)

    • Which tool is used to represent the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

  • Gantt chart
  • Pareto chart
  • Indented format (correct)
  • Bar graph

    • What is the advantage of using the tree version of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

  • Faster project completion
  • Improved risk management
  • Easy comprehension at all levels (correct)
  • Higher resource allocation accuracy

    • In project planning, what does the Linear Responsibility Chart aim to depict?

    <p>Assignment of responsibility for various project activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspects are included in a full Project Plan according to the text?

    <p>Objectives or scope, general approach, and contractual aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

    • The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a tool used in project planning to decompose the project into smaller, manageable tasks and activities.
    • The purpose of the WBS is to provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of the project scope and to identify the tasks required to deliver the project objectives.

    Representing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

    • The WBS is typically represented using a hierarchical or tree-like structure, with the project broken down into smaller tasks and sub-tasks.

    Advantage of Tree Version of WBS

    • The tree version of the WBS provides a clear and visual representation of the project scope, making it easier to identify tasks and their relationships.

    Linear Responsibility Chart

    • The Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC) is a tool used in project planning to depict the roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders.
    • The LRC aims to clarify the responsibilities and accountabilities of each individual involved in the project.

    Full Project Plan

    • A full Project Plan includes the following aspects: • Project scope statement • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) • Project schedule • Resource allocation plan • Budget plan • Risk management plan • Quality management plan • Communication plan • Stakeholder management plan

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    Learn about project action plan, work breakdown structure, and linear responsibility chart in project management. Practice these techniques with in-class planning exercise.

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