21 Resource Management

Question 1

What are the four types of resources that can be used in a project?

Answer 1

People
Materials
Facilities
Plant

Question 2

What considerations are required when determining the amount of resources required for a project?

Answer 2

Life cycle approach
Activities and tasks
Types of resources
Skillsets
How long
External resources

Question 3

How does one create a RACI

Answer 3

By using an OBS - details organisation and resources available - tasks can be allocated to these resources. For each task,

Responsible
Accountable
Consulted
Informed

Question 4

What is the difference in resourcing between linear and iterative lifecycles?

Answer 4

Linear - resources are available when required.
Iterative - requirements prioritised and delivered within time box. Resources pre-allocated.

Question 5

What are the differences between resource smoothing and resource levelling?

Answer 5

Resource levelling - resource constraint.
Resource smoothing - time constrained.