Michael is the head of the Steering Committee at ABC Consultancy and must allocate resources to several projects. One project is suffering delays due to lack of staff. Should Michael reallocate resources to this project?
A.
yes – resources should always be allocated depending on timescales
B.
yes – all resources should be diverted to this project until it is complete
C.
no – this may increase competition and animosity between project teams
D.
no – delays are always unavoidable in project management
The guide advises against diverting resources to one delayed project, as this cancreate competition and resentmentacross teams and may cause a domino effect of further delays. Balanced prioritisation is required.
[Reference:CIPS L5M8 Study Guide, p.49., ]
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