Что такое OBS (organizational breakdown structure)?

OBS (Organizational Breakdown Structure) is a hierarchical structure that depicts the organizational structure of a project or company, distributing responsibilities and resources across divisions or roles.

In the context of project management, OBS helps to:

• Identify which departments or teams are responsible for specific tasks.
• Link organizational units with elements of the project plan (e.g., with WBS — Work Breakdown Structure).
• Manage resources and monitor the execution of work by responsible divisions.

Example: if a project is divided into several phases, OBS will show which department is responsible for each phase, facilitating communication and reporting.

Thus, OBS is a tool for structuring and distributing resources and responsibilities within a project or organization.