Project

Unique process undertaken to achieve an objective. Note 1 to entry: A project generally consists of a set of coordinated and controlled activities with start and finish dates, undertaken to achieve an objective conforming to specific requirements, including the constraints of time, cost and resources. Note 2 to entry: An individual project can form part of a larger project structure and generally has a defined start and finish date. Note 3 to entry: In some projects, the objectives and scope are updated and the product or service characteristics defined progressively as the project proceeds. Note 4 to entry: The output of a project can be one or several units of product or service. Note 5 to entry: The project's organization is normally temporary and established for the lifetime of the project. Note 6 to entry: The complexity of the interactions among project activities is not necessarily related to the project size.