9.1 Plan Resource Management (Resource MGMT)

Question 1

what is 9.1 plan resource management?

Answer 1

defining how to estimate, acquire, manage and use team and physical resources

Question 2

what is the key benefit to 9.1 plan resource management?

Answer 2

established the approach and level of management effort needed for managing project resources based on the type and complexity of the project

Question 3

when is 9.1 plan resource management performed during a project?

Answer 3

once or at predefined points

Question 4

9.1 plan resource management - inputs

Answer 4

1. project charter
2. project management plan (2)
3. project documents (4)
4. EEF’s
5. OPA’s

Question 5

what project management plan inputs are relevant for 9.1 plan resource managment?

Answer 5

a. quality management plan

b. scope baseline

Question 6

what project document inputs are relevant for 9.1 plan resource management?

Answer 6

a. project schedule
b. requirements documentation
c. risk register
d. stakeholder register

Question 7

9.1 plan resource management - tools and techniques

Answer 7

1. expert judgement
2. data representation (3)
3. organizational theory
4. meetings

Question 8

what are examples of expert judgment tools and techniques used in 9.1 plan resource management?

Answer 8

1. negotiating for best resources
2. talent management and personnel development
3. determine preliminary effort level needed
4. determining reporting requirements based on organizational culture
5. estimating lead times required for acquisition based on lessons learned and market conditions
6. ID risk with resource acquisition, retention and release
7. comply with govt. and union regulations
8. manage sellers and logistics to ensure resources are available when needed

Question 9

what are data representation tools and techniques used for 9.1 plan resource management?

Answer 9

a. hierarchical charts (3)
b. assignment matrix
c. text oriented formats

Question 10

what hierarchical charts?

Answer 10

traditional organization chart structure showing positions and relationships in graphical top-down format

1. work breakdown structure
2. organization breakdown structure
3. resource breakdown structure

Question 11

what is an assignment matrix?

Answer 11

Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)

• shows the connections between work packages/activities and team members
• matrix format shows all activities associated with one person and all people associated with 1 activity

Question 12

what is a RACI Chart?

Answer 12

• responsible, accountable, consult and inform

- ensures clear assignment of roles and responsibilities when team consists of internal and external resources

Question 13

what is a text oriented format?

Answer 13

• utilized to outline team member responsibilities, authority, competency and qualifications

Question 14

what is organization theory?

Answer 14

• provides information regarding the way people, teams and organization units behave
• use of techniques can shorten amount of time, cost and effort needed to create Plan Resource Management process outputs
• recommendations may include flexible leadership styles
• organization’s structure/culture impacts project organizational structure

Question 15

9.1 plan resource management - outputs

Answer 15

1. resource management plan
2. team charter
3. project document updates (2)

Question 16

what project document update outputs are relevant to 9.1 plan resource management?

Answer 16

a. assumption log

b. risk register

Question 17

what is the resource management plan?

Answer 17

how project resources should be categorized, allocated, managed and released

Question 18

what is the team charter?

Answer 18

• establishes team values, agreements and operating guidelines