You work for a company called SAP, an international software development company, as a project…

You work for a company called SAP, an international software development company, as a project manager. Due to the high budget levels, running into millions of Rands associated with projects undertaken a project manager at SAP is under constant pressure to deliver. Any failure could result in dismissal of the project manager. You have been asked to take over an existing software development project worth R20m. The appointed project manager was dismissed due to the project running over budget and behind schedule. This non-performance will result in SAP paying penalties on the project. Your director has faith in you that you will be able to turn around the project.
General requirementsMarks in the project assessment are primarily awarded for the application of the relevant theory to the requirements of the assessment. Merely reproducing theory is deemed inadequate. The ability to undertake and reflect on research is a key component to the assessment. The assessment will be assessed in accordance with general criteria.
Question 3 (20 Marks)
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) may be created through various approaches. Analyse the following approaches that you have studied in the context of your project: 1. Top-down approach, 2. Using Guidelines Approach, 3. The Analogy Approach, and 4. The Mind mapping Approach. Demonstrate which approach most suits your project and justify your choice.