project management glossary

contribution analysis

 An analysis to show how much an effort, system, material or component is contributing to project objectives and its consequent success. It is particularly useful in simplifying a project management organization or system. See also Systems Analysis and Value Management.

control account (ca)

 A management control point where earned value measurement takes place. Synonymous with the term "cost account."

control account manager (cam)

 A member of a functional organization responsible for cost account performance, and for the management of resources to accomplish such tasks.

control account plan (cap)

 The management control unit in which earned value performance measurement takes place. Previously called Cost Account Plan.

control and coordination

 Control is the process of developing targets and plans; measuring actual performance and comparing it against planned performance and taking the steps to correct the situation. Coordination is the act of ensuring that work is being carried out in different organizations and places to fit together effectively in time, content and cost in order to achieve the project objectives effectively.