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 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.