1. What elements of the project plan depend on the WBS? Select four of these and explain the relationship with examples.
2. How is a work package related to a deliverable in WBS terminology? Use an example to explain your answer.
3. What is a sum-of-the-parts check? Why is it necessary?
4. Imagine you and two classmates are about to collaborate in creating a 25-page research paper for one of your classes. The paper is due six weeks from today. Your team's goals include earning an A on the paper, learning something about the topic, and maintaining or enhancing your interpersonal relationships. At the first meeting with your two colleagues, you suggest creating a WBS for this undertaking. Your friends, who have not taken the project management course in which you are enrolled, respond with puzzled expressions.
5. a. In 100 words or fewer, explain to your classmates what a WBS is, and how it can contribute to meeting the project objectives.b. Create an example of WBS for this project usingMicrosoft ExcelorMicrosoft Project. Explain why you selected this approach. The WBS you develop should have at least three major deliverables and 15 to 20 work packages.