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1. What are the primary benefits of developing a comprehensive project scope

analysis?

An in-depth analysis of the project scope can have several benefits that can allow acompany to start a project and that it has a successful conclusion, one benefit may be that

the project idea becomes a concept of work . Once already developed this concept, the project can be carried out in more detail. The analysis described Stepped scope the project,taking the main advantage of the project alignment and finally conclude with the goals and

objectives from the outset. Scope analysis allows the possibility that the project remains

within budget and set time and also meet predetermined specifications in quality parameters.

2. Refer to the Bradley Fighting Vehicle case at the end of the chapter (Case Study

5.3). When is “Scope creep” useful and when is it dangerous? Under what

circumstances might an organization refuse to freeze design specifications for valid

reasons (e.g. Microsoft)?

Scope creep occurs when the project specifications are not clear or defined. This is not

feasible when the goal of the project is highly standardized product. However, there are products that can go with it benefited creep, such as computer software. The goal of

companies like Microsoft is to maintain its competitiveness through innovation, allowing

team members new project have more freedom in design and product creation because theyare promoting a favorable environment within the project. Most of the software engineers

are allowed to act consecuancia to see areas for improvement and in order to create an

innovative, crrativo, but above all, competitive.

3. What are the key characteristics of a work package?All work package is a specific step of the project, are small parts that are used throughout

the project, since they arrive they become manageable and define the project. Create achronological map of one step to detail and must be completed at each stage of the project.

They also include their own time, resource requirements and supervisor. At the same time

can be divided into subtasks that are assigned to a worker or a. Together, all work packagesaim to liderear the project team from inception to project completion.

4. Create a Work Breakdown Structure for a term paper project or another school-

related project you are working on. What are the steps in the WBS? Can you

identify any sub-steps for each step?Está diseñada para que los estudiantes puedan manejar la deconstrucción del proyecto en

varios niveles, la entrega y los paquetes de trabajo. El objetivo es identificar los elementos

más importantes del proyecto, no la secuencia de los pasos. Si los instructores desean, pueden pedir a los estudiantes, como segundo paso, para crear una idea de la secuencialidad

de los elementos de PEP.

5. What are the benefits of designing a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) for a

project?

Clearly describe the team members responsible for each task. Also includes a list of thesupport members of the organization. It helps in tracking the chain of command,

interdepartmental problem solving and receive authorization. Also, increasing the flow of

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communication within every team. By knowing who is in charge, members can notify

 people of progress or completion of tasks.

The process of creating the RAM is also beneficial to the project manager. Identifying

required capabilities of team members, qualifications, strengths and weaknesses. The tasksand assignments can be better coordinated to create maximum efficiency.

6. Develop an argument for scope reporting mechanisms. At a minimum, what types

of reports do you consider necessary for document control of a project? Why?Two major concerns are project scope that the project meets time and budget constraints.

Without any limits projects can quickly become very expensive investments and long-termresources of the company. It can help reduce the risk of losing the projects that are out of

control. Reports that update costs incurred S & Updates variance curves are important to

keep the project within budget constraints. These reports can also serve as control

mechanisms. If team members know they will publish frequently expense reports to other

members of the organization, may be less likely to approve unplanned expenses. If the project starts to fall behind, the team members may have more incentive to look for the

cause, as they are required to report changes in the schedule.

7. What is the chief purpose of configuration management? In your opinion, why has

it become increasingly popular in recent years as part of the project management

process?The main objective of configuration management is to manage and control the change

within projects. A plan for the execution of activities and tasks must always be authorized

 by those involved in the project. The configuration management monitors changes in a predetermined plan, provides a way to cope with the changes that occur, so you do not

cause more problems than they already have. The changes are documented so that everyone

involved in the project can be notified and modifications can be made universally. By

identifying the necessary changes as soon as possible and manage the problem from the beginning, configuration management reduces delays related to the test conditions and

helps to reduce barriers that may arise from changes later in the design process.

8. What is the logic behind developing a plan for project close-out prior to even

beginning the project?

Since the project is finished, certain documentation will be required by management or the

customer in question. The documentation can be used for legal purposes such as trainingmaterial or audit procedures. It is important that the information is complete and accurate

settlement. By knowing the information required at the end of the project, the team can

keep proper records in different stages as the project goes forward. All this documentation

then it may be difficult or inaccurate.