Resource allocation
- Identify the resources which project needs.
- Balance the needs of resources in SDLC.
- Create activity schedule and resource schedule.
The nature of resources
- Labor
- Equipment
- Materials
- Space
- Services
- Time
- Money
- Entrepreneur
STEP
- Identifying resource requirements
- Scheduling resources: bar chart & resource histogram
By delaying the start of some of the activities, it has been possible to smooth the histogram and reduce the maximum level of demand for the resource.
- Cost schedules: showing weekly or monthly costs over the life of the project.
- Staff cost: staff salaries, other direct and indirect costs.
- Overhead: expenditure that an organization incurs in the project.
- Usage charges: resources cost used in the project.