Other Types of Work

Question 1

List 4 other types of work that differ from projects.

Answer 1

Program, Task, Work Package, Work Unit

Question 2

What is a Program in project management?

Answer 2

A program is a broad, long-term objective that is often decomposed into a series of projects and sub-projects.

Question 3

What is a Task in project management?

Answer 3

A task is an identifiable and measurable activity that creates a small unit of work for a related project.

Question 4

What is a Work Package in project management?

Answer 4

A work package is a division of a project task into a manageable unit.

Question 5

What is a Work Unit in project management?

Answer 5

A work unit is a division of a work package into smaller, detailed activities or sub-tasks.

Question 6

What is the hierarchy of work units in project management?

Answer 6

Program → Project → Sub-project → Task → Work Package → Work Unit