Introduction
In project management, a feasibility study is a process of determining if a project is viable and ideally suited to be pursued by an organization. A feasibility study involves evaluating various aspects of a project and allowing the organization to determine whether or not the project should be pursued. This article will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of feasibility studies, their purpose, and their types.
Introduction to Feasibility Studies
A feasibility study is an analysis of a proposed project or idea to determine whether it is possible and how it can be implemented. It’s important to understand the concept behind this type of study because it’s used in many different types of projects, from large commercial endeavors to small personal tasks.
A feasibility study provides information about the likelihood that something will succeed or fail based on factors such as potential demand and existing competition. This allows you to make more informed decisions about your project or idea before moving forward with any further action.
There are several different types of feasibility studies:
- An environmental impact assessment (EIA) evaluates environmental impacts associated with a new construction project in order to help prevent negative consequences that could negatively affect people living nearby or wildlife living near where construction will take place
Feasibility Study Process
- Feasibility Study Process
The feasibility study is a process that must be followed in order to ensure that no vital elements are overlooked. It helps organizations and projects determine whether or not they should move forward with their plans. A feasibility study is usually performed by an outside company, called a “feasibility consultant” (or “feasibility advisor”), who specializes in such analyses. The consultant will interview various stakeholders (including management) as well as review pertinent documents about the proposed project or organization before providing recommendations based on what has been learned during the course of their investigation.
Examples of steps include:
- Define project purpose and objective(s). What does the client want to accomplish? Why does it want to accomplish it? How will success be measured?
- Identify key activities within project scope; assess each activity’s impact on time and budget constraints, as well as its overall utility when compared against alternative options available within industry standards/ practices/parameters set forth by clients’ competitors/ potential partners/etc., then identify possible alternatives which might offer better results at lower cost while still meeting agreed-upon specifications if any do exist (this step may involve additional research such as interviews with experts who have experience working within similar industries).
Types of Feasibility Study
Feasibility studies are conducted to determine the feasibility of a project or a particular construction type. Feasibility studies are designed to answer questions like:
- Is it possible to implement the project?
- What is the maximum amount of money or resources that should be invested in this project?
- Should we go ahead with this project or not?
A feasibility study report is generated and concludes whether the goal project should be implemented or not. Projects are classified into various categories, such as: construction types, project types, and feasibility studies. The classification helps readers understand how these different categories of projects relate to one another.
A project manager can make an informed decision with the help of a feasibility study report.
Before we begin, it’s important to note that a feasibility study does not make decisions for you. It is merely an analysis of your project and gives you recommendations based on the findings. A good feasibility study will help you make informed decisions about what needs to be done next, based on its findings and opinions.
A comprehensive feasibility study serves as an internal document that can guide stakeholders through their decision-making processes by providing answers to common questions such as: “Am I pursuing the right idea?”, “Should I change my focus?”, or “How far along am I?” This can all be done with minimal effort once the report has been compiled and shared with everyone involved in the process.
Conclusion
Feasibility studies are vital for the success of a project. It is important to conduct a feasibility study before you proceed to make any further investments in your project.