PD and WBS

[mandar_mahuli]

Hi all,  Normally 1st level WBS is same as Project definition. is it necessary or not if yes then, is there any logic behind the same?..   Mandar

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Mandar,

If you want make a project Structure as a Hirarchial Structure it is mandatory.With this you can do cost  planning and Budgeting  total up  and shows in level one wbs element.And also if you want to do budgeting in first level  you can use in the scenario,so that you can use the budget in any of level  which is under level one..

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Suma

[Former Member]

Hi Mandar,

Its not a hard a fast rule that the 1st level WBS should be same as the Project definition. However, this is a widely followed concept across industries since all the costs posted in the project get rolled up to the top level WBS and having a top level WBS same as the PD provides a sort of linearity to assess the values.

Thats the simple reason behind it.

Regards,

Gokul

[MohanDesai]

Hi Mandar,

It helps us to maintain the project structure with parent (one head of the family)and child relationship. The accountability and reporting in terms of revenue and cost will become easier. Hence its most widely used.

Regards,

MRD