MENU
Zelda is the Head Consultant at Pirate Architects Ltd, which provides services to clients in the construction industry. She has a team of 20 consultants and is considering how many projects each team member should handle. In terms of capacity loading, which factors should Zelda consider when assigning projects? Select ALL that apply.
Suggested Answer: A, B, D, E
Get Premium L6M9 Questions
as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF
Real Exam Format
Detailed Explanations
Instant Access
Get Your Practice Test
Capacity loading determines how much work each employee can handle. Key factors include experience, efficiency, time availability, and effectiveness. Salary is not relevant to determining workload capacity---though managers might mistakenly believe higher-paid employees should take on more. (See p.181)
12 comments · newest first
IZ
Izetta
2 months ago
I feel like E is important too. Effectiveness can really change outcomes.
MA
Marti
2 months ago
Definitely A, B, and D. Efficiency impacts project success.
VI
Vicki
2 months ago
I think A and D are crucial. Experience and time availability matter a lot.
ST
Stevie
2 months ago
Agreed, experience and time availability are crucial!
AR
Art
3 months ago
Wait, why would salary be a factor? Seems odd.
SO
Socorro
3 months ago
B and E are super important too!
LA
Lawrence
3 months ago
I think C shouldn't matter much, it's about skills.
KI
Kimberlie
3 months ago
Definitely A and D are key factors!
FR
Freida
3 months ago
I feel like staff member's efficiency and effectiveness are both important, but I can't recall how to differentiate between them in this scenario.
VE
Verona
3 months ago
I'm not entirely sure about including salary in this context. Does it really affect capacity loading?
ME
Melina
4 months ago
I think time availability is crucial too. If someone is already overloaded, they can't take on more work, right?
GE
Gerald
4 months ago
I remember we discussed how a staff member's experience can really impact their ability to handle projects effectively.