9.8. Cost Model
The cost model takes the total hours from the resource model and determines the resource head count for each position in the ISD organization. Then it applies the estimated cost for each resource to calculate the labor cost of the organization. Table 9-1 shows an example of a cost model.
| SA | OSA | DBA | Clerical | Network | Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Year Hrs | 2,080 | 2,080 | 2,080 | 2,080 | 2,080 | 2,080 |
| Productivity Rate | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Vacation Hrs | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Training Hrs | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Sick Hrs | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Workable Hrs | 1,568 | 1,568 | 1,568 | 1,568 | 1,568 | 1,568 |
| Cost per FTE | $100,000 | $50,000 | $110,000 | $30,000 | $130,000 | $140,000 |
| Total Effort Hrs ... |
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