Why is effort calculated on a percentage basis?
Effort is calculated on a percentage basis because the government recognizes that different institutions have different policies with respect to the scope of their employees duties. That is to say, 100% effort does not equate to any set number of hours. Using a percentage basis method allows an employee to estimate the amount of effort devoted to a particular sponsored project as a percentage of all of his or her activities and allows for a work schedule that is greater than or less than 40 hours per week.
