Resource Allocation Problem in Workhouse Australia Case Study

This case study discusses the resource allocation problem in the Workhouse Australia project and provides steps to resolve it. It also compares different MPP files, explains the selection of resources, and identifies project risks. The revised plan is also discussed.

Workhouse Australia Case Description
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

Table of Contents
Part A question 2.........................................................................................................................3
a) Explanation of the steps that are required for resolving resource allocation problem........3
b) Comparison between mpp files...........................................................................................3
c) Difference between the mpp files........................................................................................3
d) Problems associated with Ms project after the process of resource levelling.....................3
Part A question 3.........................................................................................................................3
Part A question 4.........................................................................................................................5
a) Explanation for the selection of resource............................................................................5
b) Comparison between mpp files...........................................................................................5
c) Explanation..........................................................................................................................5
Part A question 5.........................................................................................................................5
a) Project risks..........................................................................................................................5
b) Incorporating activities in WBS..........................................................................................6
Part A question 6.........................................................................................................................6
Part B: Revising the plan.................................................................................................................6
Part B question 1..........................................................................................................................6
Part B question 2..........................................................................................................................7

Part A: Development of project schedule
Part A question 1
Part A question 2
a) Explanation of the steps that are required for resolving resource allocation problem
The issue in the resource allocation has been currently available in the schedule which is
to be developed in the warehouse construction project. It has been found that the use of resource
have been maintained for over location with the help of resource levelling. The resource
levelling process is undertaken in the tasks for project initiatives have not been adjusted and nit
reflected in the separate assignments. Proper analysis of the resource levelling f the project help
in reflecting the project duration for increasing the cost with different activities to be formed in
the project.
b) Comparison between mpp files
WHA_PartAQ1.mpp WHA_PartAQ2.mpp
Total duration Total cost Total duration Total cost
177 days $657,120.00 301days $657,120.00
c) Difference between the mpp files
The table shows that the total time taken for the project in PartAQ1.mpp is 177 days
whereas the total time that is needed as per the WHA_PartAQ2.mpp is around 301 days. There
has been variation in the project duration and levelling of resources has been over allocated.

d) Problems associated with Ms project after the process of resource levelling
There has been no change in the sequence of the task after the resource levelling process
have been completed. However, the project duration have been identified in the table as the total
duration of the project has been increased.
Part A question 3
Memo
To: Harold Steptoe
From: << Student name >>, Project Manager
Date: 13-09-18
Sub: Providing details about the planning stage completion.
Message
It has been observed that the phase of planning of the workhouse construction project
has been completed and a memo has been generated as the details of planning stage has
been required for completing the planning stage. It has been observed that planning
phase of the project has been reflecting the overall workhouse project construction might
be completed positively within 301 days. The project might get started on 1st October
2018. However, the project will be completed on 23rd Dec 2019. The duration of project
increases due to process of resource levelling is generally undertaken. However, the
duration of the project might be decreased by hiring more human resources for the
project. The cost of the project that has been associated with the project resource
reflecting with the help of the table below:
Resource Name Cost
Craft Artisan (CA) $ 95.00/hr

Business Analyst (BA) $ 120.00/hr
Knowledge Analysis (KA) $ 110.00/hr
Software engineers (SE) $ 110.00/hr
Network engineers (NE) $ 110.00/hr
Mechanical Engineer (ME) $ 100.00/hr
Workshop Assistant (WA) $ 50.00/hr
Accommodation $ 100.00
Flight $ 200.00
Part A question 4
a) Explanation for the selection of resource
Software engineer is added in the project schedule so that the project duration can be
minimized.
b) Comparison between mpp files
WHA_PartAQ3.mpp WHA_PartAQ4.mpp
Total duration Total cost Total duration Total cost
286.5 days $657,120.00 301 days $657,120.00
c) Explanation
It can be assumed that population of the system for both human resource and purchase order
have been used for minimizing project time. It has been identified that the time of project has
been reduced to 286.5 days as the resource allocation problem has been resolved. The differences
occurred can be reflected in both the files due to mitigating issues of over allocation.

Part A question 5
a) Project risks
Quality issues Impact Probability Degree
Ineffective quality
analysis
It is anakyzed that
quality of project
might get affected
negatively due to
ineffective of quality
analysis.
High High
Improper
configuration of
platform
The quality of the
project has been
affected because of
improper
configuration.
High High
b) Incorporating activities in WBS
WBS number Task Name Duration Resource
5.2.2 Testing stage is needed
after configuration of
system to be maintained
properly.
2 days Software engineer
Part A question 6
The task which are generally left out from the schedule but if added then it would have
made the project successful. The tasks are as follows:

 Reviewing the project
 Training of the team members of the project
Part B: Revising the plan
Part B question 1
Part B question 2
Change Impact on Project duration Explanation
Sprint 1 Longer This activity has been
started with the activity
“Leichardt Workshop”
at same time.
Sprint 2 Longer The completion of this
activity has been
completed after testing
of HRM is completed.
Sprint 3 Shorter It generally get started
when the hardware
related contracts are
given awards.
Sprint 4 Shorter It get initiated after the
completion of the
testing phase.

Change Impact on Project Cost Explanation
Sprint 1 Greater This generally occurs as KE as well as
WA is added in this activity.
Sprint 2 Greater Due to addition and CA, WA and BA, the
budget of the project increases
Sprint 3 Greater This generally occurs as KE as well as
WA is added in this activity.
Sprint 4 Lesser Reduction in cost of the project mainly
occurs due to reduction in the duration of
the project activity.

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