CASE STUDY 4.

3 PROBLEMS WITH JOHN

By Caroline Witte, Danielle Smyth, Patric Linssen and Kim aan de Meulen

CASE STUDY 5.2 RUNAWAY SCOPE BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE

By Caroline Witte, Danielle Smyth, Patric Linssen and Kim aan de Meulen

Introduction
Bradley Fighting Vehicle -> designed to replace the M-113 from 1960 Specifications of original design:
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Capacity; 12 soldiers Speed sufficient to keep pace Strong side armor Travel through water Minimal offensive power

But not what the Army received -> What

Question 1

Problems of scope creep: Uncontrolled changes or continuous growth in projects scope Scope creep can be a result when: - Project is not properly defined - Project has poor change control - Having weak project manager - Poor communication between parties - Scope of project is not properly documented

Question 1

How did scope creep directly affect the Bradleys final design? - Bradley sacrificed standard armor plating -> Maintain top speed - Interior much smaller -> Support the weapon complement

When is scope creep useful?

Customers benefit from scope creep Companies are able to retain customers without losing the sunk cost of a project Gives project management cause to reevaluate internal processes in effort to reduce scope creep in future activities

When is scope of creep dangerous?

It is generally considered as negative occurrence When scope of project grows -> overrunning original budget and schedule -> cost overrun

When project managers do not adequately analyze the cost versus benefits of scope changes Or do not communicate the impact of the changes adequately to the projects stakeholders.

Question 2

Under what circumstances might an organization refuse to freeze project design specifications for valid reasons?

Quickly changing market demand -> Fast respond