Question 1

Confrontation and defusion are two approaches to __________.

Accepted Answer

mediation

Question 2

It appeared that everyone on the project team was finally on board; Jim would bring the doughnuts to all team meetings and Jenny would make the coffee. Fully caffeinated and on a sugar high, the team was coming together and fully committed to the project development process. The team was now planted firmly in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  storming stage of group development. 
B)  forming stage of group development. 
C)  norming stage of group development. 
D)  performing stage of group development. 
A)  storming stage of group development. 
B)  forming stage of group development. 
C)  norming stage of group development. 
D)  performing stage of group development. C

Question 3

High turnover among project team members is a key element of success since new team members will bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

All of the members of the ladies' circle were horrified when each of them arrived at the parish hall with 20 gallons of potato salad. It was all quite delicious but wasn't the well-balanced spread they customarily set out. The potato salad disaster of '89 was passed from generation to generation along with a stern warning to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make sure that every team member is motivated. 
B)  make sure that project goals are clear. 
C)  make sure that project team roles are clear. 
D)  make sure that turnover is low. 
A)  make sure that every team member is motivated. 
B)  make sure that project goals are clear. 
C)  make sure that project team roles are clear. 
D)  make sure that turnover is low.

Question 5

The best source of troubleshooting for problems is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  project team. 
B)  project manager. 
C)  project customer. 
D)  project champion. 
A)  project team. 
B)  project manager. 
C)  project customer. 
D)  project champion.

Question 6

Conflict begins as team members begin to resist authority and demonstrate hidden agendas during the __________ stage of group development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conflict begins as team members begin to...

Question 7

If a functional manager will not release the resources you need as project manager, your best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  adjust project schedules and priorities accordingly. 
B)  try to negotiate for partial assistance. 
C)  notify top management of the consequences. 
D)  update your resume. 
A)  adjust project schedules and priorities accordingly. 
B)  try to negotiate for partial assistance. 
C)  notify top management of the consequences. 
D)  update your resume.

Question 8

The first step in assembling a project team is to study the work breakdown structure in order to __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first step in assembling a project...

Question 9

Managers involved in negotiation should:

Accepted Answer

A)  search for the absolute best answer. 
B)  verify whether there is only a fixed set of alternatives. 
C)  realize that solving the other party's problem is actually the other party's problem. 
D)  exercise premature judgment. 
A)  search for the absolute best answer. 
B)  verify whether there is only a fixed set of alternatives. 
C)  realize that solving the other party's problem is actually the other party's problem. 
D)  exercise premature judgment.

Question 10

Cross-functional cooperation directly influences both the actual implementation of the project and the team members' assessment that the project experience was worthwhile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are three options to consider when searching for win-win alternatives in negotiation? How does each option work?

Accepted Answer

The three options for mutual gain that a

Question 12

A splendid way to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of virtual teams is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  have them meet face-to-face. 
B)  restrict team members to audio communication only. 
C)  mandate audio and video in all electronic communication. 
D)  use e-mail most of the time since the printed word is rarely misinterpreted. 
A)  have them meet face-to-face. 
B)  restrict team members to audio communication only. 
C)  mandate audio and video in all electronic communication. 
D)  use e-mail most of the time since the printed word is rarely misinterpreted.

Question 13

Everyone on the virtual project team agreed to respond to e-mail within 24 hours of receipt and this:

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict resolution process assured the project team of success. 
B)  augmented communication assured the project team of success. 
C)  code of conduct assured the project team of success. 
D)  heuristic assured the project team of success. 
A)  conflict resolution process assured the project team of success. 
B)  augmented communication assured the project team of success. 
C)  code of conduct assured the project team of success. 
D)  heuristic assured the project team of success.

Question 14

A key determinant of project success is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  rapidly assembled team. 
B)  slowly assembled team. 
C)  project leader voted on by the team. 
D)  clear project mission. 
A)  rapidly assembled team. 
B)  slowly assembled team. 
C)  project leader voted on by the team. 
D)  clear project mission.

Question 15

The use of electronic media including e-mail, internet, and teleconferencing to link geographically dispersed members creates a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic team. 
B)  virtual team. 
C)  telegenic team. 
D)  cyber team. 
A)  electronic team. 
B)  virtual team. 
C)  telegenic team. 
D)  cyber team.

Question 16

What are the stages in group development and what project management behaviors are exhibited in each stage?

Accepted Answer

The stages in group development are form

Question 17

Project managers are best able to promote a sense of enthusiasm within the project team when they create an environment that is challenging, supportive, and personally rewarding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The misconception of the reason behind another person's behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A)  faulty communication. 
B)  a personal grudge. 
C)  faulty attribution. 
D)  prejudice. 
A)  faulty communication. 
B)  a personal grudge. 
C)  faulty attribution. 
D)  prejudice.

Question 19

What are the steps in assembling a project team? Which is most critical? Why?

Accepted Answer

The first step in building a project tea

Question 20

What are the main three reasons why project teams fail?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of reasons why teams

Confrontation and defusion are two approaches to __________.

High turnover among project team members is a key element of success since new team members will bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the group.

The best source of troubleshooting for problems is the:

Conflict begins as team members begin to resist authority and demonstrate hidden agendas during the __________ stage of group development.

If a functional manager will not release the resources you need as project manager, your best course of action is to:

The first step in assembling a project team is to study the work breakdown structure in order to __________.

Managers involved in negotiation should:

Cross-functional cooperation directly influences both the actual implementation of the project and the team members' assessment that the project experience was worthwhile.

What are three options to consider when searching for win-win alternatives in negotiation? How does each option work?

A splendid way to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of virtual teams is to:

Everyone on the virtual project team agreed to respond to e-mail within 24 hours of receipt and this:

A key determinant of project success is a:

The use of electronic media including e-mail, internet, and teleconferencing to link geographically dispersed members creates a(n):

What are the stages in group development and what project management behaviors are exhibited in each stage?

Project managers are best able to promote a sense of enthusiasm within the project team when they create an environment that is challenging, supportive, and personally rewarding.

The misconception of the reason behind another person's behavior is:

What are the steps in assembling a project team? Which is most critical? Why?

What are the main three reasons why project teams fail?

Introduction: Why Project Management

The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks, Duration Estimation, and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Critical Chain Project Scheduling

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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Exam 6: Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation

Confrontation and defusion are two approaches to __________.

High turnover among project team members is a key element of success since new team members will bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the group.

The best source of troubleshooting for problems is the:

Conflict begins as team members begin to resist authority and demonstrate hidden agendas during the __________ stage of group development.

If a functional manager will not release the resources you need as project manager, your best course of action is to:

The first step in assembling a project team is to study the work breakdown structure in order to __________.

Managers involved in negotiation should:

Cross-functional cooperation directly influences both the actual implementation of the project and the team members' assessment that the project experience was worthwhile.

What are three options to consider when searching for win-win alternatives in negotiation? How does each option work?

A splendid way to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of virtual teams is to:

Everyone on the virtual project team agreed to respond to e-mail within 24 hours of receipt and this:

A key determinant of project success is a:

The use of electronic media including e-mail, internet, and teleconferencing to link geographically dispersed members creates a(n):

What are the stages in group development and what project management behaviors are exhibited in each stage?

Project managers are best able to promote a sense of enthusiasm within the project team when they create an environment that is challenging, supportive, and personally rewarding.

The misconception of the reason behind another person's behavior is:

What are the steps in assembling a project team? Which is most critical? Why?

What are the main three reasons why project teams fail?

Introduction: Why Project Management

The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks, Duration Estimation, and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Critical Chain Project Scheduling

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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