Managing change Flashcards
In terms of project management, what is change?
Departure from the approved project scope or design as indicated to any contract,
drawing, or specification after its approval and issue for action.
What is the general rule with regards to impacts of change and time?
The later the change, the greater effect and cost it will have on the project
What are the two basic categories of changes?
- Changes originating from within the contractor’s own organization without any
involvement from the customer/client - Changes requested by customer/client
What are funded changes?
Changes to the specified project requested by the customer automatically
imply a corresponding change to the contract.
If the modification results in
an increase in project costs, a suitable change to the contract price must be negotiated.
What are the advantages of funded changes?
Offer compensation through increase in price and possible increase in profit
What is unfunded changes?
If project manager/contractor finds it necessary to introduce changes unconnected with the customer
What is the difference between permanent and temporary changes??
Permanent is in place for good and will be embodied in the design and execution of a project.
Temporary is changes needed for expediency in getting a project finished, but are carried out with the intention either of removing them or converting them to some
alternative permanent change at a later, more convenient time.
What is a change committee/change board?
Panel of experts appointed to consider changes
What questions must the change committee/change board answer before making their decision?
Is the change actually possible to make?
Is it a customer-requested or a self-inflicted change?
What is the estimated cost of the change?
Will the customer pay? If so, what should be the price?
If the change is not customer-requested, is it really necessary? Why?
What will be the effect on the project timescale?
How will safety, reliability, and performance be affected?
If several identical sets of equipment are being produced, at what point in the
production sequence should the change be introduced?
What can be the outcome of change committee/board review?
- Authorise change
- Reject change
- Go back asking for clarification/further info
- Partial approval
What is a build schedule?
The build content and modification status of a manufactured product/project. It is used particularly to define the content of a unit (or batch of units) that is produced in more than one version.
What is in a build schedule?
Build schedule records should list not only drawings and other manufacturing documents, but also the document serials numbers and correct revision numbers of operating and maintenance instructions
