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Part A:

 Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

As noted in the introduction, work breakdown structures (WBSs) are essential for managing projects successfully, since they list all of the required tasks for a project. Two approaches for creating a WBS are top-down and bottom-up. Explain the value of creating a WBS, along with the risks of failing to put one together. Then, describe each approach along with an example of a project best suited for each approach.

At least 200 words and be supported by at least one additional professional or academic source.

Part B:

Consider which activities would be involved in the following project. The campus facilities engineering department has decided the call boxes will be solar powered and will use two-way radio communications. Your purchasing department has begun to review qualified suppliers for the call boxes. One of the potential suppliers has provided a comprehensive installation manual, the Rath Security Installation & Operations Manual (Links to an external site.), which clearly describes the installation steps. Activities required in the site preparation, hardware, installation, wiring, and testing sections could all be considered for inclusion in your project.

Conduct research on these tasks. Discuss which of these activities are dependent upon the successful completion of prior tasks. For example, site preparation would certainly have to be completed before mounting the call boxes.

Part C:

The Scope Statement

The scope statement is a critical component of project management.

In your paper,

• Describe the contents of the scope statement.
• Discuss the importance of the project scope as it relates to the success of a project.
• Identify at least three issues that may result from a poor or underdeveloped scope statement.

Your paper must be 600 words in length (not including title and reference pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Contextual (Level One) headings must be used to organize your paper and your thoughts. You must cite at least two scholarly sources from the University Library in addition to the textbook.

The Scope Statement

• Must be 600 in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.

Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.

Part D:

Emergency Call Box Project – Part 2: Work Breakdown Structure

Reflecting on your Team Discussion this week, use Microsoft Project to create a Work Breakdown Structure for the emergency call boxes project.  The WBS should include at least five major tasks, each with at least two subtasks.  For help with using MS Project, refer to Appendix A in your textbook, or enter the phrase ‘Microsoft project for beginners videos’ in your favorite search tool to find video tutorials.

Access MS Project. The WBS must include at least five major tasks, each with at least two subtasks.