The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a hierarchical outline that breaks a project down into deliverables, sub-deliverables, and work packages. Deliverables and sub-deliverables represent physical objects or events, while work packages are assignable units of work performed to create deliverables. Work packages can then be further broken down into activities and tasks assigned to project team members or contractors.
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a hierarchical outline that breaks a project down into deliverables, sub-deliverables, and work packages. Deliverables and sub-deliverables represent physical objects or events, while work packages are assignable units of work performed to create deliverables. Work packages can then be further broken down into activities and tasks assigned to project team members or contractors.
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a hierarchical outline that breaks a project down into deliverables, sub-deliverables, and work packages. Deliverables and sub-deliverables represent physical objects or events, while work packages are assignable units of work performed to create deliverables. Work packages can then be further broken down into activities and tasks assigned to project team members or contractors.
Faculty, Civil Engineering Department University of Cebu Main Campus Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• The Work Breakdown Structure is a
hierarchical outline of all the deliverables involved in completing a project. • The WBS is a breakdown of a project into sub-deliverables and eventually work packages. A Work Breakdown Structure a) Deliverables
•Deliverables and sub-deliverables are
things such as physical objects or events. In a WBS, deliverables and sub-deliverables are represented by nouns. b) Work Packages
• Work packages are assignable units of
work that will be performed to create the related deliverable. • A work package can be assigned to one particular project team member, one outside contractor, or another team. b) Work Packages (cont.)
• The work packages maybe further broken
into activities or tasks by the project team or the experts who will perform the work. • Work packages are action oriented and will be represented by phrases containing verbs.