Tools(cont) Work Breakdown Structure(WBS) The list of tasks that need to be completed in order to accomplish the job Tree-structure Defined to lowest level that makes sense for a particular group/system Often includes the expected labor hours and calendar schedule to form a baseline for managing the effort Systems Engineering ManagementTools (cont.) • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – The list of tasks that need to be completed in order to accomplish the job – Tree-structure – Defined to lowest level that makes sense for a particular group/system. – Often includes the expected labor hours and calendar schedule to form a baseline for managing the effort Systems Engineering Management