Activity Resource requirements
“Activity Resource Requirements” is an output for the process “Estimate Activity Resources”.
Activity resource requirements identify the types and quantities of resources required for each activity in a work package. These requirements then can be aggregated to determine the estimated resources for each work package and each work period. The amount of detail and the level of specificity of the resource requirement descriptions can vary by application area. The resource requirements documentation for each activity can include the basis of estimate for each resource, as well as the assumptions that were made in determining which types of resources are applied, their availability, and what quantities are used.
“Activity Resource Requirements” is an input for the process “Estimate Activity Durations”.
The estimated activity resource requirements will have an effect on the duration of the activity, since the level to which the resources assigned to the activity meet the requirements will significantly influence the duration of most activities. For example, if additional or lower-skilled resources are assigned to an activity, there may be reduced efficiency or productivity due to increased communication, training, and coordination needs leading to a longer duration estimate.
“Activity Resource Requirements” is an input for the process “Develop Schedule”.
The activity resource requirements identify the types and quantities of resources required for each activity used to create the schedule model.
“Activity Resource Requirements” is an input for the process “Plan Human Resource Management”.
Human resource planning uses activity resource requirements to determine the human resource needs for the project. The preliminary requirements regarding the required project team members and their competencies are progressively elaborated as part of the Plan Human Resource Management process.
“Activity Resource Requirements” is an input for the process “Plan Procurement management”.
Activity resource requirements contain information on specific needs such as people, equipment, or location.
This definition was found in the PMBOK V5
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