- Propose how the effective use of project WBS can help an organisation manage its projects throughout each stage of the project life cycle. 10-15 lines Ans
- Your company’s present offices are being closed down and it is moving to a new building nearby. An outline plan for this move has been drawn up with the following main activities.
ID |
Activity |
Weeks |
A |
Inspect the new building, list all required data communications facilities |
3 |
B |
Order and deliver all data communications facilities and devices |
10 |
C |
Identify, order and deliver replacement PCs, printers, servers and other hardware |
8 |
D |
Order and deliver all required office equipment |
11 |
E |
Test new hardware with all communications equipment |
1 |
F |
Test new hardware with all existing operating and applications software |
2 |
G |
Test all applications software and databases on the new hardware |
2 |
|
H |
Move all staff to new premises |
1 |
Draw a work breakdown structure (WBS) diagram for the above project, showing all the planned tasks. This WBS should be process-oriented and contain at least two levels.
Explain the main differences between this WBS and a deliverable-oriented WBS diagram for the same project. 10-15 lines Ans
c) Develop a process-oriented WBS and a WBS dictionary with at least five elements for one of the following projects:
- Creating an online booking processing system for students’ accommodation at University
- Developing a new accounting information system for the book centre at University
- Carrying out a data mining project using Moodle data
- Building a mobile application that can assist University staff and students to find car parking.
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