A project manager bases his time and labor estimates on a learning curve of 86%. The actual learning curve turns out to be 89%. The manager, because of the decreased learning, will complete his project in more time and with more labor use.

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A higher learning curve (in this case, 89% instead of 86%) indicates that less time and effort will be required to complete the project. Therefore, if the actual learning curve is higher than the estimated one, the project will be completed in less time and use less labor, not more.

A Project Manager Bases His Time and Labor Estimates on a Learning