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TOP-RSRCE: Resource Review and Allocation

REV:06/26/02

SCOPE: This procedure covers the determination, request and approval of resource needs, including human resources, capital expenditures and major miscellaneous expenditures.

STEP

WHO

WHEN

INFO TO USE

WHAT TO DO

RESULTS

1 All Managers On an ongoing basis Own observations and judgment; suggestions from others; guidelines set forth by management Evaluate the level of resources available to your area of responsibility in terms of human resources and capital equipment as well as floor space and such; determine if the resources allotted to you are appropriate for the responsibilities of your area Manager has own view of his/her area's needs vis-à-vis the resources allotted
2 Any Manager As faced with resources being inappropriate in own area of responsibility Own observations and judgment; guidelines set forth by management; Resource Request Discuss the resource misalignment with your manager; if the issue cannot be immediately resolved, submit a Resource Request to your manager Resource needs communicated to management; Resource Request submitted for major needs
3 Any Manager Upon receiving a Resource Request from a subordinate manager Resource Request; own observations, knowledge and judgment; guidelines set forth by management Evaluate the Resource Request, discussing it as needed with the submitting manager or others; decide if you concur with the request, concur with a modified version of the request, or disagree with the request; note your determination on the form

If you wish to approve the request (possibly modified), and it is within your authority to do so, notify the submitter and forward the Resource Request to the Controller

If it is not within your authority to approve, or if you disagree with the request, but cannot come to an agreement with the submitting manager to withdraw it, forward the Resource Request to your manager

President: if more information is needed, advise submitter and hold until requested information received; make final determination; forward the Approved Resource Request to the Controller; return rejected Resource Request back to submitter

Resource requests carefully considered and communicated; Approved Resource Requests submitted to Controller; Rejected Resource Request returned to originator
4 Controller Upon receiving completed Resource Request Resource Request Review Resource Request to verify that it is complete and that it has been processed per this TOP; forward to CEO for consideration; file the form when satisfied Resource Request forms reviewed; submitter notified of decision; Resource Requests filed in Controller's file
5 CEO Upon receiving Resource Request Resource Request; own knowledge Review Resource Request, an noting pertinent information in spreadsheet. When time, financial and any other resources needed have been obtained, approve Resource Request; consult with Controller as needed to determine if new general ledger account should be set up; indicate approval and any other instructions deemed necessary on Resource Request, and forward to Controller Resource Request finally approved
6 Controller Upon receipt of approved Resource Request Resource Request; any other instructions from CEO Notify approval, via email; originator of Resource Request, copying (if any) managers of originator supplying with instructions and appropriate general ledger number; return copy of Resource Request, along with any attachments to originator; file original approved Resource Request Approved Resource Request communicated to originator; Resource Request filed.

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