Chapter 10, Problem 7RQ

Explanation of Solution

Work breakdown structure (WBS):

The work breakdown structure is a simple planning tool in project management which allows to describe and group the project discrete work elements in a technique that helps consolidate and define the project total work scope.

• In the WBS methodology, the project is divided into major tasks which are located in WBS task list.
• Each and every major task is further divided into smaller tasks or action steps.

List of attributes of tasks inside WBS:

The list of attributes of project tasks are placed into the WBS is given below:

• Work to be achieved.
  • It recognizes the work to be achieved and incorporates both actions and deliverables.
• People or skill sets allocated to perform the task.
  • It defines the skill set or individual person required to achieve the task.
• Start and end dates for the task.
  • It mainly focuses on identifying the completion dates for milestones within the project...