Human resource allocation management in multiple projects using sociometric techniques

This article describes a new application of key psychological concepts in the area of Sociometry for the selection of workers within organizations in which projects are developed. The project manager can use a new procedure to determine which individuals should be chosen from a given pool of resourc...

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Published in:International journal of project management 2012-11, Vol.30 (8), p.901-913
Main Authors: Ballesteros-Pérez, P., González-Cruz, Ma. C., Fernández-Diego, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allocations
Cohesion
Computational efficiency
Computing time
Groups
Human resource management
Mathematical analysis
Optimization
Pools
Project management
Quantitative methods
Resource allocation
Resource management
Social psychology
Sociometry
Studies
Team composition
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Summary:This article describes a new application of key psychological concepts in the area of Sociometry for the selection of workers within organizations in which projects are developed. The project manager can use a new procedure to determine which individuals should be chosen from a given pool of resources and how to combine them into one or several simultaneous groups/projects in order to assure the highest possible overall work efficiency from the standpoint of social interaction. The optimization process was carried out by means of matrix calculations performed using a computer or even manually, and based on a number of new ratios generated ad-hoc and composed on the basis of indices frequently used in Sociometry. ► New application of Sociometry for personnel allocation for Project Managers. ► Multiple Combination of Human resources to improve work efficiency. ► Social interaction Efficiency Optimization by means of matrix calculations. ► First time Sociometry is put into practice in business issues. ► First time Sociometry has been used as a proactive tool.
ISSN:0263-7863
1873-4634
DOI:10.1016/j.ijproman.2012.02.005