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:[[Constraint]] ([[business analysis]]). An influencing factor that cannot be changed, and that places a limit or restriction on a possible solution or solution option.
 
:[[Constraint]] ([[business analysis]]). An influencing factor that cannot be changed, and that places a limit or restriction on a possible solution or solution option.
 
According to [[Cost Accounting by Horngren, Datar, Rajan (14th edition)]],
 
According to [[Cost Accounting by Horngren, Datar, Rajan (14th edition)]],
[[Constraint]]. A mathematical inequality or equality that must be satisfied by the variables in a mathematical model.
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:[[Constraint]]. A mathematical inequality or equality that must be satisfied by the variables in a mathematical model.
  
  
 
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Revision as of 19:34, 10 July 2020

Constraint is a factor that limits the options for managing a project, program, portfolio, or process.

Definition

According to the PMI Lexicon of Project Management Terms,

Constraint. A factor that limits the options for managing a project, program, portfolio, or process.

According to the BABOK Guide (3rd edition),

Constraint (business analysis). An influencing factor that cannot be changed, and that places a limit or restriction on a possible solution or solution option.

According to Cost Accounting by Horngren, Datar, Rajan (14th edition),

Constraint. A mathematical inequality or equality that must be satisfied by the variables in a mathematical model.