The project scope statement is not an input to the qualitative risk analysis process, but an output of the project scope management process. The project scope statement defines and documents the project objectives, deliverables, requirements, assumptions, constraints, and boundaries. It helps to establish the baseline for the project scope, schedule, and cost. The project scope statement is not directly related to the qualitative risk analysis process, which focuses on prioritizing the identified risks based on their probability and impact12
The inputs to the qualitative risk analysis process are the following:
Risk management plan: This is a document that describes how the risk management activities will be planned, executed, and controlled throughout the project life cycle. It includes information such as the risk management methodology, roles and responsibilities, budget, schedule, risk categories, risk appetite, risk thresholds, risk scoring and ranking methods, risk reporting and communication formats, and risk audit and review processes. The risk management plan provides the guidance and direction for the qualitative risk analysis process34
Stakeholder register: This is a document that identifies and records the information about the project stakeholders, such as their names, roles, interests, influence, expectations, communication preferences, and engagement levels. The stakeholder register helps to determinethe relevant and appropriate stakeholders to involve in the qualitative risk analysis process, and to tailor the risk analysis and communication methods to suit their needs and preferences5
Risk register: This is a document that records the information about the project risks, such as their identification, description, causes, sources, categories, owners, responses, status, and updates. The risk register is the main input and output of the risk management processes, as it captures the results of the risk identification, analysis, response, and monitoring activities. The risk register provides the list of risks to be prioritized in the qualitative risk analysis process.
References:
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Sixth Edition, Chapter 5: Project Scope Management, Section 5.3: Define Scope, p. 154-155.
Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA®) - Simplilearn, Module 7: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition, Lesson 7.4: Define Solution Scope, p. 6-7.
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Sixth Edition, Chapter 11: Project Risk Management, Section 11.1: Plan Risk Management, p. 397-398.
Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA®) - Simplilearn, Module 8: Solution Evaluation, Lesson 8.2: Assess Enterprise Limitations, p. 6-7.
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Sixth Edition, Chapter 13: Project Stakeholder Management, Section 13.1: Identify Stakeholders, p. 513-514.
[Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA®) - Simplilearn], Module 6: Elicitation and Collaboration, Lesson 6.2: Prepare for Elicitation, p. 6-7.
[A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)], Sixth Edition, Chapter 11: Project Risk Management, Section 11.2: Identify Risks, p. 414-415.
[Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA®) - Simplilearn], Module 8: Solution Evaluation, Lesson 8.3: Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value, p. 6-7.
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