Suzanne, a human resources manager in an event management company, is assigned the task of arranging a farewell dinner for the CEO of the company. She uses Microsoft Project (MSP) to create a work breakdown structure for this task. The MSP creates a list of Level 1 tasks, Level 2 tasks, and so on. Suzanne then adds appropriate descriptions to each task. While doing so, Suzanne should ensure that:
A) the generality of each task is roughly at the same level.
B) each task takes the same amount of time.
C) each task requires the same amount of resources.
D) the level of employee knowledge required for each task is roughly the same.
E) each task covers multiple objectives of the project.

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A work breakdown structure (WBS) in project management is designed to break down a project into manageable sections or tasks. The key principle is that tasks at the same level of the WBS should have a similar level of detail or generality. This ensures a coherent and manageable structure for planning, assigning, and tracking project work. The other options (B, C, D, E) are not necessary for a WBS; tasks can vary in duration, resource requirements, required expertise, and objectives they address.

Suzanne, a Human Resources Manager in an Event Management Company