Key points:
- Discussion of the estimation process through development of work breakdown structure
- Coverage of organization, scheduling, and control concepts
- Demonstration of three approaches to estimating information systems projects, with the intent of showing broad outlines of how estimation could be accomplished in other fields
Once a system is developed, more detailed estimation is required. At the strategic level, macro estimates were used to evaluate the project for approval. As the project moves to requirements analysis and determination of feasibility, more accurate estimates are possible as more detailed planning is conducted. During the planning process, detailed tasks (things to do—deliverables) and milestones ...
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