What is meant by Project structure?
The term "project structure" refers to the systematic organization of a project into smaller, manageable units such as sub-projects and work packages. It serves as the foundation for planning, managing, and controlling the project, ensuring that all necessary tasks are captured and organized.
Typical software functions in the area of "project structure":
- Creation and visualization of project structure plans
- Hierarchical organization of project elements
- Assignment of resources and responsibilities
- Linking with schedules and milestones
- Cost planning and control at the structure level
- Progress tracking and status reporting
- Integration with other project management modules
- Versioning and change management of the project structure
Examples of "project structure":
- Phase-oriented project structure plan for a website relaunch
- Function-oriented structure for a software development project
- Object-oriented structure for a construction project
- Mixed structure for a product development project
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for a research project
- Matrix structure for an international implementation project
