Colorado State University Employee Rewards and Recognition Tool Paper
OPTION #1: DEVELOP WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE (WBS)
Assume the following major tasks and develop a WBS for a software development project:
- Analyze,
- Design,
- Develop,
- Test,
- Deploy, and
- Maintain.
Using the information provided above, please respond to the following instructions and questions:
- Construct a detailed WBS table for the project using any graphical tools. The WBS should demonstrate the organization of the project. Please be sure to include at least four levels of tasks (i.e., main task, sub-task, etc.). You may want to consider using Microsoft Project, WBS Chart Pro, Microsoft Excel, or any other available programs to assist you in developing your WBS.
- What are the key attributes of a work package?
- Develop a responsibility assignment matrix for the whole project with personnel in the columns and deliverables in the rows.
- What metrics would you track to measure the effectiveness of your WBS plan?
Your responses should be integrated in a well-written paper that meets the following requirements:
- Be 2-4 pages in length, plus graphical elements, placing these graphical elements in an appendix,
- Be formatted according to the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.), and
- Include two scholarly sources from the CSU Global Library (Links to an external site.).
OPTION #2: REVIEW OF THE WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE (WBS)
Using past course texts, current suggested readings, and other scholarly resources, write a review of the WBS.
Include the following:
- Define a WBS.
- Define Work Packages.
- Define metrics used in measuring success and how they are identified in the WBS.
- Define a Roles and Responsibility Matrix.
Lastly, conclude with a summary of importance of the WBS and Project Management methodologies and how they are used in project management
