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The word "resource" is also used to describe other inputs in a business, such as financial resources and natural resources (e.g. aluminum), neither of which is
by troymc 15y ago
The word "resource" is also used to describe other inputs in a business, such as financial resources and natural resources (e.g. aluminum), neither of which is living or human.
While it's true that "resouce" doesn't imply something non-living, it also doesn't imply something living. Why not use more human, personal language to describe people?
- dennisgorelik 15y agoIn the context when it's important to highlight that conversation is about humans, managers use different words. E.g.: "I need to send my developers to security training". But sometimes it could be beneficial to think in terms of "resources". For example, in order to deliver the project you need some resources. That could be internal developers, contractors, or 3rd-party solution that delivers required functionality. It may be easier to compare potential choices against each other and make business decision when you think in terms of "resource".