In this research the focus will be on the resource allocation problem within an MPE. Resource allocation is the
prime challenge of management (Engwall & Jerbrant, 2003). Sharing of scarce resources makes the allocation
problem complex, since it creates dependencies between projects. A resource problem in one project can easily
cause problems in many other projects. Therefore, solving the resource allocation problem is crucial for the
performance of the organisation. Managers do not know how to properly deal with resource allocation under
uncertainty in an MPE.