A project manager is working on a construction project and notices that the resource histogram shows significant peaks and valleys in the workload for skilled laborers. Which technique should the project manager apply to address this issue without changing the project's critical path or completion date?
Resource smoothing is the correct technique for this scenario. It adjusts the timing of activities within their available float to create a more consistent resource usage pattern without affecting the project's critical path or end date. This technique addresses the uneven distribution of work for skilled laborers (peaks and valleys in the resource histogram) while maintaining the project's completion date.
Other options are incorrect because:
Fast tracking overlaps sequential activities, which doesn't address resource distribution.
Resource leveling might extend the project timeline.
Crashing the schedule adds resources or authorizes overtime, which isn't necessary and doesn't solve the uneven distribution.
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