Business Strategy

1. Make a list of the major deliverables for the project and use them to develop a draft of the work breakdown structure for the tournament that contains at least three levels of detail. What are the major deliverables associated with hosting an event such as soccer tournament?

(1) Work Break Down Structure:

(2) Work Break Down Coding:

* MUSC

* Teams

* Age Screening

* Entry Fees

* Field

* Location

* Alignment of Spots

* Officials

* Qualified Referee

* Ball Pickers

* Time Checkers

* Sponsorship

* T-Shirts/Sweatshirts

* Rewards

* Medals

* Trophies

* Certificates

(3) Major Deliverables:

* Deciding place of tournament

* Deciding schedules of games

* Contacting sponsors

* Designing T-shirts and sweatshirts

* Finalizing rewards

2. How would developing a WBS alleviate some of the problems that occurred during the first meeting and help Nicolette organize and plan the project?

Developing a WBS is a good way to start projects. It breaks down and clarifies the tasks need to be completed. Many different ideas were raised in the first meeting. WBS allows everybody to work together. WBS provides a great way for parents to keep track of the planning process. They won't miss out any task. WBS makes the process of planning easy and clear. It provides a direction and guidance for the parents to finish the tasks. It gives the big picture of the tournament and provides a structure. WBS will help determine time, costs, and staff they need.

3. Where can Nicolette find additional information to help her develop a WBS for the tournament?

1. Additional experience can be based on past events