project management glossary

rationale

 A statement, or explanation of the reasons for a choice.

rbs

 See Resource Breakdown Structure

rdbms

 See Relational Database Management System.

readiness assessment

 A meeting or series of meetings by selected members of the customer C/SCSC review team at a contractorÍs plant, to review contractor plans and progress in implementing C/SCSC in preparation for a full demonstration review.

real property

 Land and rights in land, ground improvements, utility distribution systems, and buildings and other structures.

real time

 Immediate response to an outside stimulus.

 The application of external time constraints which might affect the calendar time position of execution of each activity in the schedule,