Manage 2000: Abstract

Abstract

In today's world of increasing technology, an overwhelming majority of organizations recognize the benefits of software solutions for managing resources. Therefore, various categories of management software have become common place in the workforce. These applications organize projects and provide functional information to project leaders and management. To make available these details, software of this nature uses a resource-based approach to perform its actions. For this reason, these applications treat staff members strictly as a resource. In other words, staff assigned to a project are considered in the same manner one may regard a workstation.

Upon completion of a vigorous study of available applications, results show that existing management software lacks sophisticated staff assignment and administration. For example, no obtainable applications offer any ability to locate one or more employees who may possess particular qualifications required by an individual role in a specific project. Although businesses which maintain a relatively small number of employees may not necessitate such sophisticated software, organizations which sustain a sizeable employee base stand to benefit significantly. Project managers spend valuable time, as well as a generous amount of effort, struggling to identify the most qualified individual for a given task. One must consider several focal points, such as availability, educational background, and experience within the company while selecting project staff. Moreover, in cases where organizations have increasing staff and project volume, project managers must dedicate exuberant amounts of time probing through individual's records to recognize appropriate team members.

In order for organizations to capitalize on project manager performance, an effective solution, which administers staff in the aforementioned manner must be utilized. Automating the process of staff selection, or simply producing a software package that possess ability to recommend staff placement, has the potential to allocate project leaders additional time to concentrate on other assignment related issues. Furthermore, appropriate staff appointments increase overall efficiency within an organization by exploiting employee assets.