The implementation of this practice shall realise the following outcomes:-

MAN 3.1 the scope of the work for the project is defined

MAN 3.2 the feasibility of achieving the goals of the project with available resources and constraints is evaluated

MAN 3.3 the tasks and resources necessary to complete the work are sized and estimated

MAN 3.4 interfaces between elements in the project, and with other project and organizational units, are identified and monitored

MAN 3.5 plans for the execution of the project are developed, implemented and maintained

MAN 3.6 progress of the project is monitored and reported and

MAN 3.7 actions to correct deviations from the plan and to prevent recurrence of problems identified in the project are taken when project goals are not achieved

NOTE 1: The necessary resources will include - people, development tools, hardware present in the ECU (CPU, RAM, Flash RAM, etc.), test equipment, methodologies.

NOTE 2: The skills of the people and the technologies used to develop the project will need to be evaluated and if necessary, training courses, tool upgrades, introduction of new technologies, etc. need to be planned.

NOTE 3: Plans for the execution of the project may contain among other elements, work break down structures, responsibilities, schedules, etc..