A Project Manager Bases His Time and Labor Estimates on a Learning

question 65

True/False

A project manager bases his time and labor estimates on a learning curve of 86%. The actual learning curve turns out to be 89%. The manager, because of the decreased learning, will complete his project in more time and with more labor use.

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