TABLE OF CONTENTS Activity codes are used to sort, select, summarize and group activities under headings. They are used to present different views of your project during planning, scheduling and statusing. These headings are often based on your Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS).
Defining the code structure can be a major task for project managers. The establishment of templates makes this simpler as your standard codes are then predefined and do not have to be typed in or transferred from another project.
Projects should be broken up into manageable areas by using a Work Breakdown Structure or WBS. The WBS is usually based on a breakdown of the project deliverables.
SureTrak Activity Codes are created to reflect the breakdown or a project. A code would be created for each level in the WBS and values assigned to represent the components of the project. These values are then assigned to each activity allowing it to be grouped with other activities belonging to the same component.
Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS) is a term used to describe reporting hierarchy of people with areas of responsibility just like an organization chart within a company. Again, SureTrak Activity Codes are created for each level of the hierarchy and values assigned to reflect the various positions and roles. These values are then assigned to each activity for grouping together.
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