Project Management Semester TestMzansi Shuttle ProjectProject Knowledge BodiesDuring the implementation of the Mzansi shuttle project, project management knowledge bodies are responsible for ensuring that the multiple workers employed for this dynamic project have the experience and are certified to meet their distinctive knowledge standards. It is also imperative to ensure that employees are provided with relevant resources in that particular field in which they are employed. (Morris, Crawford, Hodgson, Shepherd & Thomas 2006) It can be inferred that project management bodies of knowledge are a significant guide to the HR activities of any project. Using knowledge is critical to the day-to-day work of a project as large as the Mzansi shuttle. The Mzansi Shuttle project is a multinational project because different groups of people from different countries are involved, such as the Nigerians and South Africans who are part of the Dangote enterprise. International organizations have a high input and high production of information. The value of knowledge sharing has been recognized by most international and supranational knowledge bodies and as such they have established information and knowledge management programmes. Many organizations consider information management as part of their internal procedures and remain silent about the activities that can be expected from an undertaking such as the Mzansi shuttle project. (Ringel-Bickelmaier & Ringel 2010) Project knowledge management organizations can look at the implementation of project-based organization. (PBO) Versatile management of the Mzansi shuttle project would benefit from the use of PBO which is ultimately sui...... middle of paper ......Possible obstacle to work breakdown structuresThe Mzansi shuttle project it is a large and intricate project and requires a lot of attention to detail, however, when creating work packages the manager should be careful not to go into too much detail as this will lead to the project manager having to micromanage the project and ultimately slowing down the Mzansi shuttle project which should be avoided. Project tasks and activities should not be confused with deliverables, tasks and activities may change but the deliverable should remain the same. Using the work breakdown structure as a substitute for the project plan will hinder the achievement of project objectives. The work breakdown structure can be changed and this will hinder the achievement of the project deliverables. (http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/work-breakdown-structure-scope-process-pitfalls.php)