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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Definitions:

Standard Amount

The budgeted or pre-determined cost of materials, labor, and overhead that is used as a benchmark for actual costs.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

The segment of manufacturing overhead expenses that fluctuates in relation to the volume of production output.

Actual Output

The real quantity of goods or services produced by a company, as opposed to planned or potential output.

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the hours that should have been worked, considering the standard labor rate. It measures labor productivity.