Project Estimation and Management
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Who should be responsible for making estimates at the work package level?

  • Upper management
  • Consultants from outside the organization
  • First-line supervisors or experienced technicians (correct)
  • Newly hired employees
  • What is one of the reasons for using those responsible for making estimates at the work package level?

  • To impose a preconceived duration for deliverables
  • To discourage collaboration among team members
  • To shift responsibility away from those involved in the tasks
  • To ensure 'buy in' from those responsible for implementing the work package (correct)
  • Why does the text suggest that every effort should be made to ensure initial estimates are accurate?

  • Because poor estimates are a major contributor to project failures (correct)
  • To leave more room for luck in project management
  • To encourage serious project managers to take more risks
  • Because poor estimates have little impact on project success
  • Why is it mentioned that supertechnical tasks may be an exception when it comes to making estimates?

    <p>Because those responsible may not be familiar with supertechnical tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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