events were addressed or should be addressed in the future for the purpose of improving future performance. means an optional action May Organizational Plans, processes, policies, procedures and knowledge bases specific Process Assets to and used by the performing organization. Preventive Action An intentional activity that ensures the future performance of the project work is aligned with the project management plan. Procedure Procedures include activities or sets of activities (processes) as well as details how to perform it, responsibilities, schedules, etc. Procedures are not cross-departmental. Process A process is a set of sequenced activities to be carried out to accomplish a task. Processes can be cross-departmental. Process Flow Chart Process flow charts are diagrams to monitor the behavior of a process over time. They include a mean, a lower control limit and a higher control limit. Product Life Cycle The series of phases that represent the evolution of a product, from concept through delivery, growth, maturity, and to retirement. Project A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Project Life Cycle The series of phases that a project passes through from its initiation to its closure. Project Scope The work performed to deliver a product, service, or result with the specified features and functions. Product Quality The central aspect of a product that is determined by the client and includes attributes such as safety, reliability, serviceability, and usability. Quality Control The primary objective of QC is to anticipate potential risks and (QC) issues with regards to the grade of quality. The QC measures are to be adequate to cover all operations both on-site and off-site. Quality Assurance The primary objective of QA includes verification, audits and evaluations of implementation of the quality control system by the (QA) contractor, its sub-contractors and suppliers. Rule of Seven In process control charts, if there are seven points on one side of the mean, then an assignable cause must be found. Shall means a mandatory action Standard Standards are written unambiguous measurable achievable baselines precisely defining how something should be. Workaround A response to a threat that has occurred, for which a prior response had not been planned or was not effective. Work Break-down A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried Structure (WBS) out by the project team to accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables.
events were addressed or should be addressed in the future for the purpose of improving future performance. May means an optional action Organizational Process Assets Plans, processes, policies, procedures and knowledge bases specific to and used by the performing organization. Preventive Action An intentional activity that ensures the future performance of the project work is aligned with the project management plan. Procedure Procedures include activities or sets of activities (processes) as well as details how to perform it, responsibilities, schedules, etc. Procedures are not cross-departmental. Process A process is a set of sequenced activities to be carried out to accomplish a task. Processes can be cross-departmental. Process Flow Chart Process flow charts are diagrams to monitor the behavior of a process over time. They include a mean, a lower control limit and a higher control limit. Product Life Cycle The series of phases that represent the evolution of a product, from concept through delivery, growth, maturity, and to retirement. Project A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. Project Life Cycle The series of phases that a project passes through from its initiation to its closure. Project Scope The work performed to deliver a product, service, or result with the specified features and functions. Product Quality The central aspect of a product that is determined by the client and includes attributes such as safety, reliability, serviceability, and usability. Quality Control (QC) The primary objective of QC is to anticipate potential risks and issues with regards to the grade of quality. The QC measures are to be adequate to cover all operations both on-site and off-site. Quality Assurance (QA) The primary objective of QA includes verification, audits and evaluations of implementation of the quality control system by the contractor, its sub-contractors and suppliers. Rule of Seven In process control charts, if there are seven points on one side of the mean, then an assignable cause must be found. Shall means a mandatory action Standard Standards are written unambiguous measurable achievable baselines precisely defining how something should be. Workaround A response to a threat that has occurred, for which a prior response had not been planned or was not effective. Work Break-down Structure (WBS) A hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried out by the project team to accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables.