A Common Rule of Thumb in the World of High-Tech

question 38

Multiple Choice

A common rule of thumb in the world of high-tech product development is that a six-month project delay can result in a loss of product revenue share of ___ percent.The waste on failed projects and cost overruns is estimated in the neighborhood of

• A)10
• B)20
• C)33
• D)45
• E)50

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