Question

find at least four samples of WBS different from the ones in this chapter. Microsoft project, mind view, and other project management software tools include templates that you can use as examples. Analyze the similarities and differences between the WBS. Also review them for completeness. do they seem to include all the work required for the project? Does the hierarchy make sense? summarize your findings, and be sure to cite references.

Answer 1

A Deliverable-Based Work Breakdown Structure clearly demonstrates the relationship between the project deliverables (i.e., products, services or results) and the scope (i.e., work to be executed). Figure 1 is an example of a Deliverable-Based WBS for building a house. Figure 2 is an example of a Phase-Based WBS for the same project.

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Figure 1 – Deliverable Based Work Breakdown Structure

In Figure 1, the Level 1 Elements are summary deliverable descriptions. The Level 2 Elements in each Leg of the WBS are all the unique deliverables required to create the respective Level 1 deliverable.