CH6 Flashcards
Project Resource Management
What are the key processes in Project Resource Management?
Plan Resource Management, Estimate Activity Resources, Acquire Resources, Develop Team, Manage Team, and Control Resources.
What is the primary benefit of the Plan Resource Management process?
It establishes the approach and level of effort needed for managing project resources based on the project’s type and complexity.
What is the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)?
A tool that maps project work to team members, detailing who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed (RACI).
What does a Resource Management Plan include?
Methods for identifying resources, acquiring resources, roles and responsibilities, resource management guidelines, training strategies, and recognition plans.
What is the purpose of a Team Charter?
To list values and principles for team operation, including guidelines for meetings, communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
What is the key output of the Estimate Activity Resources process?
Resource requirements and a Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS).
What are the key benefits of the Acquire Resources process?
Guides resource selection and assigns them to their respective activities.
What is the Tuckman Ladder model?
A model describing team development stages: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning.
What are intrinsic and extrinsic motivations?
intrinsic motivation is driven by enjoyment or learning, while extrinsic motivation is driven by rewards or avoidance of penalties.
What are the components of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiological needs, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization.
What are the characteristics of McClelland’s Acquired-Needs Theory?
Needs for achievement, affiliation, and power shape behavior and project team dynamics.
Describe Theory X and Theory Y in Douglas McGregor’s framework.
Theory X assumes people dislike work and require control, while Theory Y assumes people find work natural and are motivated by responsibility.
What is co-location in team development?
Physically placing team members in the same location to enhance collaboration and performance.
What are common tools for managing virtual teams?
Shared portals, video conferencing, audio conferencing, and email/chat.
What is the purpose of emotional intelligence in team management?
To identify, assess, and manage emotions to reduce tension and increase team cooperation.
What is a key benefit of the Control Resources process?
Ensuring that assigned resources are available at the right time and place and are released when no longer needed.
What is included in resource control data analysis?
Performance reviews, alternative analysis, and cost-benefit analysis to monitor and correct resource utilization.
What are the key inputs for the Plan Resource Management process?
Project Charter, Project Management Plan (Quality Management Plan, Scope Baseline), Enterprise Environmental Factors, and Organizational Process Assets.
What are the key outputs of the Plan Resource Management process?
Resource Management Plan, Team Charter, and Project Document Updates.
What are the key inputs for the Estimate Activity Resources process?
Project Management Plan (Resource Management Plan, Scope Baseline), Project Documents (Activity List, Activity Attributes, Assumption Log), Enterprise Environmental Factors, and Organizational Process Assets.
What are the key outputs of the Estimate Activity Resources process?
Resource Requirements, Basis of Estimates, and Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS).
What is the key benefit of the Estimate Activity Resources process?
It identifies the type, quantity, and characteristics of resources required to complete the project.
What is the key benefit of the Develop Team process?
It improves teamwork, enhances interpersonal skills, and motivates team members to achieve project objectives.
What is the key benefit of the Manage Team process?
It optimizes team performance through conflict resolution, feedback, and changes to team management.
