project management glossary

external politics

 Politics that are beyond the influence of the project team.

external procurement sources

 Extra-firm sources including industry contacts, market data, competitive intelligence and regulatory information which could aid procurement decision-making.

externalities

 Conditions that are beyond the influence of the project team.

extinction

 The end of all activity on a project, usually before meeting its stated objectives. The end results of a project terminated by extinction are neither terminated by inclusion or integration.

extra work order

 See Field Order

extra works

 Requirements that require additional effort that were not contemplated in the original contract or agreement.