type of control where every detail is accounted for; expensive and frustrating
excessive control
type of control that relies on trust, employees, and estimates
insufficient control
4 types of cost
estimated, budgeted, actual, project
what is the purpose of cost control?
to track the production in place for each activity
Categories of a cost report
approved estimate of the project
budget
authorized assigned to schedule work
planned value
the measure f the work performed expressed in terms of the budget authorized for that work
earned value
how much money is spent
actual cost
How much activities are scheduled and planned
BCWS (Budget Cost for Work Scheduled)