Resources, roles, quality and financial plans

Overview

Scheduling staff, equipment and materials, team structures and RACI charts, quality plans and quality control, financial plans and contingency with a worked budget.

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1. 1

   Which resources must a project plan identify?

   Model answer

   A project plan must identify the staff, equipment and materials needed. The plan states when each resource is needed and in what quantity.

2. 2

   Why must resources be scheduled rather than simply listed?

   Model answer

   The same staff and equipment may be needed by several activities at once. Scheduling avoids clashes and shows when extra resources must be hired.

3. 3

   What is a team structure in a project plan?

   Model answer

   A team structure shows how the project team is organised and who reports to whom. The structure links the project board, project manager, team managers and specialists.

4. 4

   Why must roles and responsibilities be allocated in the plan?

   Model answer

   Clear allocation makes one person accountable for each task. Work is then less likely to be duplicated or left undone.

5. 5

   What is a RACI chart?

   Model answer

   A RACI chart shows who is responsible, accountable, consulted and informed for each task. The chart makes responsibilities clear across the team.

6. 6

   What does a quality plan contain?

   Model answer

   A quality plan sets quality targets for the deliverables and the methods of quality control. The plan states who checks quality and when.

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