From IEEE Spectrum

• If an apparently serious problem manifests itself, no solution is acceptable unless it is involved, expensive and time-consuming.


• Completion of any task within the allocated time and budget does not bring credit upon the performing personnel - it merely proves that the task was easier than expected.


• Failure to complete any task within the allocated time and budget proves the task was more difficult than expected and requires promotion for those in charge.


• Sufficient monies to do the job correctly the first time are usually not available; however, ample funds are much more easily obtained for repeated major redesigns.