Question: INSTRUCTION: Read the brief scenario presented below and answer the questions that follow. You must consult your module guide and prescribed text book. It is

INSTRUCTION: Read the brief scenario presented below and answer the questions that follow. You must consult your
module guide and prescribed text book. It is further required of you to go beyond the module guide and prescribed text book
and to research, using valid sources, current literature not older than FIVE (5) years, in responding to the questions. You
MUST cite the relevant theory where applicable and in other questions, apply the theory directly in creating project
management artefacts.
Scenario: Launching a New Fitness App
You are a project manager for a company developing a new fitness app called "FitLife." Your team is responsible for
planning, executing, and launching the app within a 6-month timeframe and a budget of R100,000.
Question 1(3 Marks)
Briefly define the term "Work Breakdown Structure" (WBS) used in project management.
Question 2(15 Marks)
The first step in planning the FitLife app launch is to create a WBS. Outline the THREE (3) main
categories: app development marketing and promotion and Launch and Support. Each main category
should have at least 3 subcategories that could be included in the WBS for this project.
Question 3(15 Marks)
As part of the project scope management plan, you need to develop a Scope Statement for the FitLife
app launch. Explain the purpose of a Scope Statement and outline 3 key elements you would include
in the Scope Statement for this project.
Question 4(15 Marks)
Imagine during development, a new feature request emerges - integrating with wearable fitness
trackers. How would you assess the impact of this change on the project scope and timeline?
Question 5(12 Marks)
A Gantt chart is a useful tool for project scheduling. Create a simple Gantt chart outlining the major
activities of the FitLife app launch project (as established in the WBS created in question 2 above) and
their estimated durations (in weeks). Include also, Start and End dates for each activity

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