BUS402: Project Management

4.2: Project Scope and Baseline

• Project Scope Page

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  Read this section and attempt the exercises at the end. At what point should the scope of a project be defined?
  

• Elements of Time Management Page

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  Read this section for a work breakdown structure and graphic representations of component activities and responsibility in a project. Attempt the exercises at the end of the section.
  

• Project Schedule Planning Book

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  Read these chapters, and pay particular attention to the material presented on the work breakdown structure (WBS). WBS is a common tool that project managers use to decompose big, daunting tasks that entire teams or organizations are responsible for into manageable, approachable tasks that individual team members may be expected to complete.
  

• Plan and Scope Management Page

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  As you read this article, think about which process group is best associated with setting the scope of a project. What do you think it is?
• Setting Up a Baseline Page

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  Watch this video to learn how to set up and use a project baseline document. You may need to employ this type of documentation in your own career.

• Schedule Baseline Page

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  Read this resource, which focuses on optimizing using project resources and time required to complete a project.