TOPIC: Create WBS Data Flow

In Fig 5-10. I see Scope baseline going out of Create WBS and into Validate Scope but the Validate Scope Fig 5-15 data flow diagram does not have the Create WBS - scope baseline going into it. why is that?

James,

You are correct. It is shown as an explicit output in figure 5-10, but it is not shown explicitly as an input in figure 5-15.

However, it is still there. It is shown as an implicit / implied input.

And now that I've told you this much... let me turn the tables: Can you tell me how the scope baseline is shown as an implicit / implied input in figure 5-15...?

as a component of the project management plan.

Very Nice question.

James - Yes... you got it right!

It is shown as an implicit input as part of the overall PM Plan.