Which of the following projects would be least benefited if additional resources were added?
A) Splitting and stacking a cord of wood
B) Developing new software
C) Harvesting a crop by hand
D) Building a cabin
E) Moving to a new house

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The principle of diminishing returns applies most directly to software development (B) among the options given. Adding more resources (like personnel) to a software project beyond a certain point can actually slow down progress due to increased coordination and communication overhead, as described by Brooks' Law.

Which of the Following Projects Would Be Least Benefited If