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PK0-003 · Question #309

Which of the following is the BEST method to avoid staffing conflict between resource managers and project managers?

The correct answer is D. Formally request team members early.. To prevent staffing conflicts between resource managers and project managers, the most effective strategy is to formally request team members well in advance. This proactive approach facilitates better resource planning and allocation by all parties involved.

Project management concepts

Question

Which of the following is the BEST method to avoid staffing conflict between resource managers and project managers?

Options

  • AAllow team members to enter the project as best fits their schedule.
  • BAsk the project sponsor for team member assignments.
  • CClaim the best department resources before the project starts.
  • DFormally request team members early.

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    10% (3)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    81% (25)

Why each option

To prevent staffing conflicts between resource managers and project managers, the most effective strategy is to formally request team members well in advance. This proactive approach facilitates better resource planning and allocation by all parties involved.

AAllow team members to enter the project as best fits their schedule.

Allowing team members to self-schedule their entry into a project disrupts structured planning and resource allocation, leading to unpredictability and potential project delays.

BAsk the project sponsor for team member assignments.

Asking the project sponsor for specific team member assignments bypasses the resource manager's authority and detailed understanding of resource availability and ongoing departmental commitments, potentially causing new conflicts.

CClaim the best department resources before the project starts.

Arbitrarily claiming resources without formal requests or negotiation is an aggressive approach that directly causes conflict with resource managers and other projects, disrupting overall organizational resource planning.

DFormally request team members early.Correct

Formally requesting team members early provides resource managers ample time to plan and allocate their resources, ensuring project needs are integrated into their departmental work schedules. This proactive communication and planning minimize conflicts by establishing expectations and availability well in advance of resource needs.

Concept tested: Project resource acquisition and conflict prevention

Topics

#Resource management#Conflict prevention#Team acquisition

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