Project Result
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Definition:
Project scope is defined as, “The end result or mission of your project-a product or service for
your client/customer” .
Summary:
In an article about project failures the author, Jed Simms, breaks down these failures into two
articles the first, poor business requirements and the second wrong scope. In the article indicating
that project fail because of wrong scope the author tells of two companies who trying to
minimize their project scope thus minimizing the workload. Upon completion of the projects
both companies, “Wished they had not minimized the scope and had ‘done the job properly’” .
Discussion:
Reading this article reiterated what the textbook already stated only in a real world scenario. The
textbook said, “Research clearly shows that a poorly defined scope or missions the most frequent
mentioned barrier to project success” . Getting the scope correct from the beginning is not only
the first step in defining the project, but can make a huge difference in the outcome of the project
when it is completed. The author says this in his article states minimizing the scope may reduce
the project’s cost, but the focus should be on the net value .Having the right project scope will
also keep the project team on track with good planning and also will be able to measure its
success upon completion.
References and Articles:
Clark, K. (1989). Project Scope and Projec Performance: The Effect of Parts Strategy and
Supplier Involvement on Product Development. Management Science, 1247-1263.
Khan, A. (2006). Project Scope Management. Cost Engineering, 12-16.
Larson, E., & Gray, C. (2011). Project Management: The Managerial Process. New York:
McGraw Hill.
Simms, J. (2007, June 19). Why Projects Fail: Part One, Wrong Scope. Retrieved from CIO:
http://www.cio.com.au/article/204935/why_projects_fail_part_one_wrong_scope/
