![]() This software program has some quality assurance function associated to it. Let’s say an activity to develop a software program (Discrete Effort) on a project has a Planned Value (PV) of $1,000. Application of LOE in Earned Value Management (EVM) Level of Effort is to spread out the work. This PMP Mnemonic helps me to better relate to the true meaning of LOE. I think of Level of Effort as Level “off” Effort i.e. Additional Information Mnemonic to understand LOE Level of Effort is a support-type project activity that does not produce tangible outcomes that can be measured objectively.Įxamples of LOE include project management, management, seller or customer liaison, project cost accounting, maintenance of equipment, and administrative work to support projects. Apportioned Effort has a direct and supportive relationship to the Discrete Effort and the value of the apportioned effort is proportional to (a certain percentage) or the discrete effort that it supports.Įxamples of Apportioned Effort include quality assurance and inspection activities.Īpportion means to divide or share. The term ‘apportion’ means to divide or share. ![]() What is Apportioned Effort?Īpportioned Effort is work that cannot be directly associated to a WBS component or a project deliverable. It can be directly measured and hence also known as Measurable Effort.Įxamples of Discrete Effort are the effort to build a piece of software, or design a building, or to create a product manual or a (deliverable) report. What is Discrete Effort?ĭiscrete Effort is the work that can be directly associated to a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) component or a tangible product or service. ![]() Now with that cleared, let’s look at the simplified versions of these terms with examples. So is it an effort or an activity? It is a type of activity. Second, there is no elaboration or examples provided. First, the name of the term contains ‘effort’, but the definition says it’s an ‘activity’. Personally, I find the above definitions confusing. Definition of Level of Effort (LOE)Īn activity that does not produce definitive end products and is measured by the passage of time. Definition of Apportioned EffortĪn activity where effort is allotted proportionately across certain discrete efforts and not divisible into discrete efforts. Definition of Discrete EffortĪn activity that can be planned and measured and that yields a specific output. ![]() Let’s start with the PMBOK ® Guide, 5th Edition definitions of these terms. References PMBOK ® Guide, 5th Edition Definitions.Can LOE activities be on the critical path?.Can LOE activities be included on the WBS?.Application of LOE in Earned Value Management (EVM). ![]()
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