The Estimating Factor That Considers the Tendency to Overestimate Project

question 47

Short Answer

The estimating factor that considers the tendency to overestimate project time and cost in order to improve the likelihood of meeting the estimates is known as the ___________ factor.

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Definitions:

Conjunctive

Pertaining to conditions or tasks that require collective effort and cooperation, where the group's success is limited by its least capable member.

Disjunctive

Refers to a situation or task requiring a solution that can come from any single group member who possesses the necessary knowledge, solving the problem more efficiently than others.

Compensatory

Compensatory refers to something designed to counterbalance or make up for a deficiency or lack.

Social Loafing

The tendency of individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.