According to Brooks' Law, Which of the Following Is a Consequence

question 59

Multiple Choice

According to Brooks' Law, which of the following is a consequence of adding more people to late projects?

• A) The work allocation per team member increases.
• B) The costs of training new people can overwhelm the benefits of their contribution.
• C) Beyond a workgroup of about 20 employees, economies of scale begin to take over.
• D) It allows the managers to extend the timeline of the project.

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