Activity 1-16 :
1.1 Why is it necessary to consult relevant groups and individuals about the work to be allocated and the resources they will need?
It is always advisable to consult with individuals and groups about work allocations to determine what needs to be done and who has the necessary skill and experience to carry out work tasks.
The people who need to use the resources should be consulted to find out what they need and when it will be needed. In this way budgets and resource plans can be made to accommodate these needs.
Consultation involves employees and gives value and importnace to their ideas and Inputs by: a) making them feel valued b) encouraging ownership of improvement needs, problem solving and effective resource management strategies c) making them aware that they contribute toward the big picture goal achievement of the organisation d) enabling awareness of the goal setting and planning procedures required for success e) providing a means for communicating targets and objectives — employees cannot be expected to meet resource management targets if they do not know what they are (this includes targets relating to cost management, budget applications and waste management) f) providing a link between management and work that enables realistic goals and targets to be set g) motivating higher discretionary input
1.2 What resources might be required in a business organisation?
Resources could Include: * human resources * recruitment, selection and induction procedures * knowledge * competence * data and information from internal and external sources * client/ customer information * stake holder/shareholder input * intellectual property * processes and procedures, policies, operations, continuous improvement processes * time/shift requirements * training and training materials (internal/external) * coaching and mentoring * technology * raw materials * manufactured