A new project manager is taking over his company's annual charity event. Several members of the team have worked on this event project in previous years. In generating a time estimation for the various tasks, which of the following is are) most likely to aid improve estimation accuracy?
A) Involve the team members who will do the work
B) Consult the previous project manager for historical information on task and project durations
C) Set tight time goals so the team members are pushed to stay on schedule
D) Add 25% to each person's estimate
E) All of the above
F) A and B only
G) A and C only

Question

A new project manager is taking over his company's annual charity event. Several members of the team have worked on this event project in previous years. In generating a time estimation for the various tasks, which of the following is are) most likely to aid improve estimation accuracy? 
A) Involve the team members who will do the work
B) Consult the previous project manager for historical information on task and project durations
C) Set tight time goals so the team members are pushed to stay on schedule
D) Add 25% to each person's estimate
E) All of the above
F) A and B only
G) A and C only

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Involving team members who will do the work (A) and consulting the previous project manager for historical information (B) are both practices that can significantly improve the accuracy of time estimations. Team members who are directly involved in the tasks can provide realistic estimates based on their experience, and historical data can offer insights into how long tasks have taken in the past, allowing for more accurate planning. Setting tight time goals (C) can lead to unrealistic expectations and stress, while adding a blanket percentage to estimates (D) does not account for the specific nature or complexity of each task.

A New Project Manager Is Taking Over His Company's Annual