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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Aviation Projects
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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Aviation Projects
A work breakdown structure outlines the components of a project that are hierarchical in
order meant to be accomplished under stated activities. In particular WBS presents the entire
framework of a project and the priority that the tasks will follow in the execution process. As
projects consist of wide range of tasks, a WBS enables scheme managers to visualize the entire
execution procedure by listing the objectives. Most importantly, WBS helps project managers to
describe the deliverables or intended outcomes in the scheme. In aviation, WBS is developed by
aerospace project managers to disintegrate complex tasks, determine the scheme budgets,
enhance accountability, and establish commitment in the parties involved.
First, given the comprehensive task involved in aerospace projects, creating a WBS helps
to disintegrate the scheme into diverse activities and interrelated processes. In particular, the
structure simplifies the project as smaller activities are outlined and linked with the main task.
Also, the hierarchical arrangement of such activities helps project managers carry them out in an
organized and planned method (Zecheru & Olaru, 2016). In this case, project managers can
assess their work at each stage and plan for next activities towards achieving the final task.
Secondly, the WBS in aviation projects enable the parties to ascertain past achievement in the
scheme by confirming the activities done at each previous stage. Deliverables listed on the Work
Breakdown Structure can be linked with future processes in achieving the set objectives in
aerospace schemes. For instance, the aircraft system software listed in an earlier level in the
structure determines the kind of training offered to the information and technology teams later.
By disintegrating the project into several activities, project managers can explain the scope of the
scheme and the deliverables expected at different levels to the organization or company
overseeing the plan.
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Besides, aviation WBS provide an estimate of the budget amounts for its completion
since individual activities are listed on it. Although the structure does not capture the resources
required in the project, the parties entitled to the scheme can easily identify the capitals needed
with their costs. Also, the elements listed on the WBS are often mutually exclusive, therefore,
accomplishment of the activities builds accountability throughout implementation stages of the
scheme (Robinson et al., 2018). When the entire task is divided into smaller activities that are
assigned to various teams, each group becomes accountable in completing their part to the end.
As a result, the work is done without any overlap in responsibility as the teams work on separate
activities towards achieving the main objectives. Further, division of tasks to various teams helps
to create commitment in the groups as standards can be set for them. In this case, each team
works to surpass the minimum conditions set for their task by the project managers. Scheduling
the activities by team members can be achieved by assessing the tasks allocated from the WBS,
which ensures timely completion of the aviation project. Basically, through the activities set out
in the WBS, project teams can collaborate to accomplish the objectives of the scheme as required
by company stakeholders. In this case, ambiguities that may exist within the tasks for the
aviation project are eliminated and responsibilities can be laid out each time members meet.
In conclusion, a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) provides a simplified range of
activities that have to be accomplished in a project in a hierarchical manner. Usually, project
managers prepare the WBS to assess the essential deliverables required from an aviation scheme.
In this case, WBS in aviation benefit the project managers by disintegrating tasks and
determining the budgetary costs involved in each stage of the scheme. Besides, the WBS enables
managers to delegate responsibilities to different individuals or teams, which promotes
commitment and accountability throughout the process.
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References
Robinson, B., Ryan, M., & Abbasi, A. (2018). Analytical observations of work breakdown
structure parameters. In Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation Conference 2018:
Unlocking the Future Through Systems Engineering: SETE 2018 (p. 427). Engineers
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https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=631538685860893;res=IELENG.
Zecheru, V., & Olaru, B. G. (2016). Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Project
Management. Review of International Comparative Management/Revista de
Management Comparat International, 17(1). https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?
id=730106.
