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Mongolian hordes technique noun. To accomplish a large or complex task by using a large number of relatively unskilled workers rather than a small number of highly skilled workers.

Example Citation:
"Everbody in software knows the 'Mongolian hordes' technique. It implies throwing people at the problem to cut a few months off the development schedule."
—Alan Cane, "Simplicity In Software Creation," Financial Times (London)

Related Words:
Gulliver effect
juggle eggs
salami attack
science project
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tipping point

Subject Categories:
Business - General
Computers - General

Posted on November 13, 1997 at 11:14 AM


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