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Chapter 10, Problem 7RQ
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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...
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Bundle: Principles Of Information Security, Loose-leaf Version, 6th + Lms Integrated Mindtap Computer Security, 1 Term (6 Months) Printed Access Card
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