- What elements of the project plan depend on the WBS? Select four of these and explain the relationship with examples.
- How is a work package related to a deliverable in WBS terminology? Use an example to explain your answer.
- What is a sum-of-the-parts check? Why is it necessary?
- Imagine you and two classmates are about to collaborate in creating a 25-page research paper for one of your classes. The paper is due six weeks from today. Your team’s goals include earning an A on the paper, learning something about the topic, and maintaining or enhancing your interpersonal relationships. At the first meeting with your two colleagues, you suggest creating a WBS for this undertaking. Your friends, who have not taken the project management course in which you are enrolled, respond with puzzled expressions.
- a. In 100 words or fewer, explain to your classmates what a WBS is, and how it can contribute to meeting the project objectives.b. Create an example of WBS for this project using Microsoft Excel®or Microsoft Project®. Explain why you selected this approach. The WBS you develop should have at least three major deliverables and 15 to 20 work packages.
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