Janet Is Forecasting How Much Money Her Department Needs to Support

question 95

Multiple Choice

Janet is forecasting how much money her department needs to support a new project.She estimates that two people and $25,000 in expenses will cover her needs.Because management typically insists on reducing forecasts by 20 percent, she increases her estimates to allow for that reduction.Which of the following factors is illustrated in this situation?

• A)Padding estimates
• B)Planning horizon
• C)Project structure
• D)People
• E)Organization culture

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