Assignment Instructions:

1. First, read the grading rubric (below) carefully. Please be sure to include all the elements of each assignment as listed in the grading rubric; including all necessary elements, plus proper APA formatting, will ensure maximum points are earned.
2. After reviewing the grading rubric, search for a comprehensive example of a WBS, preferably related to a healthcare project (for example, implementation of a new EHR, new hospital wing, or new public health campaign).
   1. These kinds of examples can be found in textbooks, journal articles, or websites.
   2. Please start the search for your WBS example early; do not wait until the last minute.
3. The WBS example used for this assignment should include at least the following details for analysis.
4. Breakdown of project deliverables
5. Major tasks and subtasks
6. Assignment of responsibilities
7. Milestones
8. Remember the purpose of this assignment is to become familiar with what a WBS is and how it is essential to project initiation. The creation of a WBS is not necessary.
9. After completing the search, place the following elements of the grading rubric into the document.
   1. Theoretical Understanding - Define the purpose.
      1. For what kind of project was the example WBS created?
      2. What is the significance of this WBS?
      3. Why was it needed?
   2. Application - Evaluate key components and characteristics.
      1. Evaluate the structure of the WBS example.
      2. What is missing? Anything?
   3. Analysis - Analyze impact and make recommendations for improvement.
      1. Analyze the impact of this WBS on the project to which it is connected.
         1. How did the WBS impact the project's outcomes such as cost, schedule adherence, quality of deliverables, and stakeholders?
      2. Propose recommendations for how the WBS example might have been improved.
         1. What was missing? What could have been improved?
   4. Discussion - Lessons learned.
      1. Discuss the key lessons learned from your critical appraisal of the WBS example.

Submission Instructions

1. Compose a document (with a title page), making sure to include all the grading rubric elements. One recommendation is to insert each element as a heading in the document. This process ensures nothing is overlooked.
2. Submit the completed assignment (as a Word or pdf document) using the provided link before the due date/time.
3. Please pay close attention to writing mechanics, grammar, spelling, and the proper use of APA formatting for this assignment including, a cover/title page, headings, subheadings, in-text citations, and references.