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WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- work breakdown structure
1, record 1, English, work%20breakdown%20structure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WBS 2, record 1, English, WBS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hierarchical tree structure that breaks down a project into smaller deliverables. 3, record 1, English, - work%20breakdown%20structure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The WBS allows the whole program or project to be successively broken down into smaller, more readily identifiable work activities. For example: total program, project, sub-project, task, sub-task, work package. 4, record 1, English, - work%20breakdown%20structure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
work breakdown structure; WBS: term and abbreviation used at the Treasury Board Secretariat. 5, record 1, English, - work%20breakdown%20structure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- structure de répartition du travail
1, record 1, French, structure%20de%20r%C3%A9partition%20du%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SRT 2, record 1, French, SRT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- organigramme des tâches 3, record 1, French, organigramme%20des%20t%C3%A2ches
correct, masculine noun
- structure de fractionnement des tâches 4, record 1, French, structure%20de%20fractionnement%20des%20t%C3%A2ches
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Compte tenu de la définition d'une tâche, il faut maintenant parler de «structure de répartition du travail». La SRT permet de diviser successivement la totalité du programme ou du projet en activités plus petites et plus facilement identifiables. Par exemple : ensemble du programme, projet, sous-projet, tâche, sous-tâche, lot de travaux. 5, record 1, French, - structure%20de%20r%C3%A9partition%20du%20travail
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
structure de répartition du travail; SRT : terme et abréviation en usage au Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor. 6, record 1, French, - structure%20de%20r%C3%A9partition%20du%20travail
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planificación de organización
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- organigrama de distribución de tareas
1, record 1, Spanish, organigrama%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20tareas
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ODT 1, record 1, Spanish, ODT
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-11-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Organization Planning
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- WBS element
1, record 2, English, WBS%20element
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- work breakdown structure element 1, record 2, English, work%20breakdown%20structure%20%20element
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Planification d'organisation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élément d'OTP
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20d%27OTP
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- élément de l'organigramme technique de projet 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20l%27organigramme%20technique%20de%20projet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- work breakdown structure component
1, record 3, English, work%20breakdown%20structure%20component
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A complex project is made managable by first breaking it down into individual components in a hierarchical structure, known as the work breakdown structure, or the WBS. Such a structure defines tasks that can be completed independently of other tasks, facilitating resource allocation, assignment of responsibilities, and measurement and control of the project. 1, record 3, English, - work%20breakdown%20structure%20component
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- composant de la structure de découpage d'un projet
1, record 3, French, composant%20de%20la%20structure%20de%20d%C3%A9coupage%20d%27un%20projet
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-11-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Software
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- WBS Chart Pro
1, record 4, English, WBS%20Chart%20Pro
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plan and display your projects using a tree-style diagram known as a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Chart. WBS charts display the structure of a project showing how the project is broken down into summary and detail levels. Plan new projects using an intuitive "top-down" approach or display existing Microsoft Project plans in an easy to understand diagram. WBS Chart Pro can be used by itself or as an add-on to Microsoft Project (WBS Chart Pro's interface to Microsoft Project is completely seamless and bi-directional). 1, record 4, English, - WBS%20Chart%20Pro
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Work Breakdown Structure Chart Pro
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Logiciels
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- WBS Chart Pro
1, record 4, French, WBS%20Chart%20Pro
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2004-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Workplace Organization
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- work breakdown structure 1, record 5, English, work%20breakdown%20structure
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[He] concluded the presentation by stating that work will continue on the development of this system and the organization of information in the matrix will reflect the work breakdown structure. 1, record 5, English, - work%20breakdown%20structure
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation du travail et équipements
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- structure de répartition des travaux
1, record 5, French, structure%20de%20r%C3%A9partition%20des%20travaux
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Il] termine la présentation en affirmant que les travaux sur l'élaboration de ce système se poursuivent et que l'organisation de l'information dans la matrice reflétera la structure de répartition des travaux. 1, record 5, French, - structure%20de%20r%C3%A9partition%20des%20travaux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-04-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- proposed work breakdown structure
1, record 6, English, proposed%20work%20breakdown%20structure
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms and equivalent used in the 1994 version of the Supply Manual produced by Public Works and Government Services Canada. 1, record 6, English, - proposed%20work%20breakdown%20structure
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- structure de répartition des travaux proposés
1, record 6, French, structure%20de%20r%C3%A9partition%20des%20travaux%20propos%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et équivalent provenant de la version 1994 du Guide des approvisionnements, édition non paginée, de Travaux publics et services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 6, French, - structure%20de%20r%C3%A9partition%20des%20travaux%20propos%C3%A9s
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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