Work Definitions

A work definition is a collection of work definition segments assembled together to outline and define the resources and data required to carry out a unit of work.

A unit of work is a defined task or series of tasks required to carry out an activity. The work definition itself does not describe how to do the work; it describes the specifications and information you need to do it. A work definition is a means to monitor steps in the production process.

By associating work definitions with other production requirements, you ensure that every level of the production process is relevant and functional. Each step within the production model is interrelated, so each entry point allows you to associate resources and processes with one another. Each step must interrelate so that, during production, you can ensure that there are resources (both human and equipment) to produce a product. As such, work definitions are used to generate work requests.