A statement of work (SOW) is a document that specifically describes the requirements for a service contract, including all elements of the job requirements, performance, and evaluation.By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:Examine the practice of fundamentals necessary for an information technology consulting role.Evaluate the activities that are key to consulting.Analyze guidelines and regulations related to the information technology field.PreparationUse the Internet to locate and analyze an information technology-based statement of work that has been publicly released.Assignment DescriptionFor this assignment, analyze your selected SOW and summarize the key elements that must be delivered in order to make the engagement successful. Consider the following and ensure they are all present in your SOW summary:Does the SOW provide sufficient detail to focus the work necessary to make the project successful? Are there sufficient deliverable items (tasks or work packages) to identify progress? Are requirements defined?Does the SOW clearly identify a point of completion (a point at which the work is considered satisfactorily done)?Does the SOW integrate personnel requirements, equipment to be delivered, and other resource requirements?Are legal elements addressed (for example, how disputes are resolved)?Based on these questions and others you may identify, what strengths and weaknesses did you find? How would you strengthen the SOW? How would you respond if the SOW was not executable (too weak to enforce)?
