The project management team may or may not have direct control over resource selection

because of collective bargaining agreements, use of subcontractor personnel, a matrix

project environment, internal or external reporting relationships, or other reasons.

It is important that the following factors are considered during the process of acquiring the project resources:  

  • * The project manager or project team should effectively negotiate and influence others

  • who are in a position to provide the required team and physical resources for the project.  

  • * Failure to acquire the necessary resources for the project may affect project schedules,

  • budgets, customer satisfaction, quality, and risks. Insufficient resources or capabilities

  • decrease the probability of success and, in a worst-case scenario, could result in project cancellation.  

  • * If the team resources are not available due to constraints such as economic factors or

  • assignment to other projects, the project manager or project team may be required to

  • assign alternative resources, perhaps with different competencies or costs. Alternative

  • resources are allowed provided there is no violation of legal, regulatory, mandatory, or other specific criteria.  

These factors should be considered and accounted for in the planning stages of the project.

The project manager or project management team will be required to document the impact

of the unavailability of required resources in the project schedule, project budget, project

risks, project quality, training plans, and other project management plans.