The Value Methodology (VM) Job Plan is a structured, systematic process central to Value Methodology, as defined in the Value Methodology Fundamentals 1 (VMF 1) course and SAVE International’s Value Methodology Standard. According to these sources, the VM Job Plan consists ofsix phases: Information, Function Analysis, Creative, Evaluation, Development, and Presentation. These phases ensure a disciplined approach to analyzing functions, generating ideas, evaluating alternatives, and presenting value-enhancing recommendations.
Information Phase: Collect and analyze data on project scope, costs, constraints, and objectives to establish a baseline for the study.
Function Analysis Phase: Identify, classify, and analyze functions (e.g., basic, secondary) using tools like the Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) to understand their purpose and relationships.
Creative Phase: Generate a broad range of ideas to improve value through brainstorming or other creative techniques, focusing on alternative ways to perform functions.
Evaluation Phase: Assess the feasibility, cost impact, and benefits of ideas using criteria like performance, quality, and alignment with project goals.
Development Phase: Refine the most promising ideas into detailed, actionable proposals, including implementation plans and cost estimates.
Presentation Phase: Communicate recommendations to stakeholders through reports, presentations, or other deliverables to gain approval and facilitate implementation.
SAVE International’s VMF 1 course, which is a prerequisite for the VMA exam, explicitly teaches these six phases as part of Core Competency #3 (Value Methodology Job Plan). The standard is consistent across SAVE International’s documentation, including the Value Methodology Standard and certification guidelines. Options A (3), C (7), and D (8) do not match the official six-phase structure of the VM Job Plan.
[:, SAVE International, “Value Methodology Standard and Body of Knowledge,” available athttps://www.value-eng.org, which outlines the six-phase VM Job Plan., SAVE International, “Value Methodology Associate (VMA) Certification,”https://www.value-eng.org/page/VMA, referencing the VMF 1 course content and Core Competency #3., VMF 1 Course Objectives, as described in SAVE International’s training materials, emphasizing the six-phase Job Plan structure., ]
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