Discussion Board 1: Work Scope
Definition
“The work scope section of the PM plan demonstrates how well the project is understood. It
includes narrative descriptions of all elements of the project’s scope of work. It clearly
identifies the products or services to be provided to the customer” (Dinsmore, Cabanis-Brewin,
2014).
Summary
In the article, Project Scope Management Process, the author describes the key
elements of the project scope. These elements include: the purpose of the project, the desired
end results, requirements to complete the project, and any limitations that may interfere. In
order to put together an effective project scope, a team must come together and use all of the
information previously listed and determine the exact amount of work that needs to be done.
The final product is then shared with the team working on the project and the client that the
work is being done for to ensure that the end result is exactly what they wish.
Discussion
Chapter five of the textbook is a giant overview of all of the necessary planning phases
that take place before a project can be started. This article relates to this chapter because it
focuses specifically on one aspect of the planning process, that being the work scope. A large
aspect of project management is the ability to utilize resources and information that is available
to help predict how the project will pan out, and work scope is just that. Project managers must
figure out the materials needed, how many people are needed, how long it will take, and
eventually the desired outcome. From the eyes of the clients, the end result is the most
important part because that is what they will be stuck with at the end of the day. How they get
there doesn’t make a difference to most people as long as it’s done in a timely manner, but
what does matter is that the work done is exactly what they want.
References
Asadullah, K. (2006). Project Scope Management. ProQuest, Vol. 48(6), 12-16.
Atkinson, R., Crawford, L., Ward, S. (2006). Fundamental Uncertainties in Projects and the
Scope of Project Management. International Journal of Project Management, Vol.
24(8), 687-698
Derenskaya, Y. (2018). Project Scope Management Process. Baltic Journal of Economic Studies,
Vol. 4(1), 118-125. (Article used in discussion)
