⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: C. ◥ University. ⬛ Nescot. {tr} Training. ⬛ ILM. ILM: Unit 1. ⚫ NI. ↂ EndNote. ☗ UU. ⬛ ILM. Constraint. A constraint is something that plays the part of a physical, social or financial restriction. It is a derived form of the intransitive verb form constrained. Constraint may refer to: Theory of Constraints, in business managementLoading gauge or structure gauge (constraints in engineering)A constraint on constrained writing, in literature For example, Oulipian constraints In mathematics[edit] In computing[edit] In linguistics[edit] Optimality Theory, a constraint-based theory which is primarily influential in phonology In business[edit] Constraint optimization, in finance, linear programming, economics and cost modeling.
See also[edit] Dummies - Project Management: How to Define Project Constraints. 4 of 5 in Series: The Essentials of Defining Your Project Project limitations may influence how you manage your project and may even determine whether or not you (and your project’s drivers and supporters) decide to proceed with your project. Project limitations typically fall into several categories. By recognizing these categories, you can focus your investigations and thereby increase the chances that you’ll discover all limitations affecting your project.
Your project’s drivers and supporters may have preset expectations or requirements in one or more of the following categories: Results: The products and effect of your project. Be careful of vague limitations; they provide poor guidance for what you can or can’t do, and they can demoralize people who have to deal with them. Time frame limitation: Vague: “Finish this project as soon as possible.” Determining limitations is a fact-finding mission, so your job is to identify and examine all possible sources of information.