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Scope Creep

A slang term for the gradual extension of the goal or parameters of a project, especially if they are changed by a manager attempting to make himself/herself look good to his/her own managers.
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There are a number of reasons for scope creep, and the following are a few of the most common:
"Scope creep has derailed a lot of enterprise software projects and can be the biggest contributor to cost overruns and delays," says Mark Hall, director of research & strategy for TMG Consulting.
Strengthening these communications will help mitigate the risk of unintended scope creep.
* "Scope creep"--eg, the uncontrolled addition of extra requirements.
Bad requirements and scope creep are two banes of a PM's existence.
"Scope creep" leads to escalating costs; therefore, it is strongly advisable to manage and control the scope in order to control the cost.
One major objective of the Wragge team was to avoid the threat of 'scope creep' where specifications change during the course of the contract because the original requirements lack appropriate detail.
They have merely forced internal scope creep to take advantage of a larger market share, which means a client has requested additional services beyond the scope of the provider's core expertise.
While the engagement letter signed by the athlete stated that the CPA firm was not responsible for detecting theft or fraud, the regular meetings with the attorney and client were not included in an engagement letter, and the scope creep proved problematic.
Along the same lines, "scope creep" has also been a challenge for the VERF.
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