Planning activities such that predetermined resource availability pools are not exceeded is called:

Question

Options

• AManpower planning.
• BManpower leveling.
• CResource leveling.
• DManpower contingency planning.
• EResource limited planning.

• A
  5% (2)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  9% (4)
• E
  81% (35)

Explanation

Resource limited planning (E) is correct because it specifically describes the practice of scheduling project activities so that resource usage never exceeds fixed, predetermined availability pools - if resources run out, activities are delayed rather than the pool being exceeded, which may extend the project duration.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (Manpower planning) is a broad HR term covering workforce forecasting, hiring, and development - not constrained scheduling.
• B (Manpower leveling) refers to smoothing workforce demand over time to reduce peaks and valleys, and is limited to human resources only.
• C (Resource leveling) is the closest distractor: it also smooths resource usage, but its goal is to reduce peaks - it doesn't strictly enforce a hard ceiling on availability pools.
• D (Manpower contingency planning) deals with preparing for unexpected workforce shortfalls, not scheduling within fixed limits.

Memory tip: Think of "resource limited" as the resources being in charge - the schedule is limited by what's available. If you can't exceed the pool, the project end date stretches to accommodate. Contrast this with resource leveling, which just smooths the curve without a hard ceiling.

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