Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

1.Decomposition of the scope statement
2.Break down of the deliverable
3.Smaller, easily managed components
4.Work package
-Assigned to a single resource
-Realistic estimate of time and cost
-<80 hrs
-Not a task list

WBS Dictionary

-Generated by te WBS
-Provides more the detail
 -Resoures required
 -Cost estimates
 -Quality requirements
 -Acceptance criteria
 -Contract Information
 -Responsible individual
Importance of the WBs

1.Estimating costs and budgeting
2. Scheduling
3. Activity definition
4.Risk management planning
-Resource planning

WBS Methods
1.Top down
2.Bottom-Up
3.Analogous
 -Previous similar projects
 -Historical Data
4.Guidelines
 -Organizational Processes