PMI-ACP · Question #1
What is the ideal approach for an Agile project manager to take when considering fractional assignments?
The correct answer is D. Avoid them and have resources assigned to only one project at a time.. In Agile, fractional assignments (splitting a person's time across multiple projects) are considered harmful because they introduce context-switching overhead, reduce focus, impair team cohesion, and slow overall throughput. Agile principles emphasize dedicated, cross-functional
Question
What is the ideal approach for an Agile project manager to take when considering fractional assignments?
Options
- ADo nothing, as fractional assignments will not impact project performance.
- BAllow resources to be assigned to no more than two projects at a time.
- COnly allow nonessential resources to be fractionally assigned.
- DAvoid them and have resources assigned to only one project at a time.
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A13% (4)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D78% (25)
Explanation
In Agile, fractional assignments (splitting a person's time across multiple projects) are considered harmful because they introduce context-switching overhead, reduce focus, impair team cohesion, and slow overall throughput. Agile principles emphasize dedicated, cross-functional teams working on one project at a time to maximize flow and minimize waste. While options B and C might seem like reasonable compromises, the ideal Agile approach (answer D) is to avoid fractional assignments entirely and keep resources fully committed to a single project.
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