Overloading: Using a load resistance so small that it decreases the voltage gain of an amplifier by a noticeable amount. In terms of the Thevenin theorem, overloading occurs when the load resistance is small compared to the Thevenin resistance. Related posts: Personnel Management Operative Functions Administrative Role of PM Competency HR Management Role Change Personnel Policies Personnel Procedures Appealed Policies Implied Policies Specific Policies Personnel records Research Pure research Personnel research Attitude or Opinion Survey Turnover Secondary research Applied research Personnel audit Read more articles Previous PostOutput Offset Voltage Next PostParasitic Oscillations