If resource demand varies widely over the life of the project, the project manager can try to use slack (delaying noncritical activities) to accommodate insufficient resources. This process is called____.
A) resource scheduling
B) resource smoothing
C) resource-constrained scheduling
D) splitting
E) resource accommodation

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Resource smoothing is a technique used in project management to adjust the activities of a project for the purpose of minimizing fluctuations in resource allocation. By using slack or delaying noncritical activities, it aims to make the demand on resources more uniform across the project timeline.

If Resource Demand Varies Widely Over the Life of the Project