The estimated activity resources are:
- The process of estimating the team resources needed to execute the project, as well as the type and quantity of materials, equipment, and supplies.
- The main function of this process is to clarify the type, quantity and characteristics of resources required to complete the project.
The acquisition resources are:
- The process of obtaining team members, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, and other resources needed for the project.
- The main function of this process is to outline and guide the selection of resources and assign them to corresponding activities.
The resources required for the project may come from inside or outside the executing organization. Internal resources are acquired (allocated) by functional managers or resource managers, and external resources are acquired through the procurement process.
Use multi-standard decision analysis tools to develop standards. The selection criteria that can be used include:
- Availability
- cost
- ability
Some selection criteria are unique to team resources:
- experience
- know how
- skill
- attitude
- International factors
The project management team needs to negotiate with the following parties:
- Functional manager
- Executing other project management teams in the organization
- External organizations and suppliers