Module - 2

PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT

• Project scope management is a process that helps
in determining and documenting the list of all the
project goals, tasks, deliverables, deadlines, and
budgets as a part of the planning process.
The Project Management Institute Project
Management Body of Knowledge
(PMBOK) defines “product scope as the
features and functions that are to be
included in a product or service”.
Scope Planning :-

The foundation for scope planning is a detailed

project scope statement derived from the preliminary

scope statement documented within the project

charter and business case documents
Scope Definition :-

Defining project scope involves subdividing major project

deliverables, as identified in the project scope statement, into
smaller, more manageable components. This effort results in
the development of the WBS
Scope Verification :-

A formal plan for verifying scope defines how

project work will be confirmed and ultimately
accepted by
the client. Scope verification activities include
measuring,
Scope Control :-

Project scope sometimes needs to be adjusted

to adapt to a dynamic project environment.
Changes may include fluctuations in resources,
schedule, cost, client requirements, etc.
. Limitations of Project Scope Management

1) Ambiguous: Ambiguity in scope leads to confusion and

cost overrun.

2) Transient: Transient scope leads to what is known as scope creep which

is the primary cause of late deliveries and potentially “never ending

Uncollaborative: A scoat is not collaborated leads to misinterpretations in

requirements and design.