Question 1

The dominator makes a display of his or her lack of involvement in the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One of the functions of the PMO is to standardize and maintain prior project knowledge that can be used effectively in the execution of current and future projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Project and organizational strategies have to be aligned for projects to succeed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A project manager has little formal authority and may provide some input to performance reviews in the

Accepted Answer

A) balanced matrix. 
B) weak matrix. 
C) star matrix. 
D) strong matrix. 
A) balanced matrix. 
B) weak matrix. 
C) star matrix. 
D) strong matrix.

Question 5

Disadvantages of the department structure include each of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) inability to respond quickly to changes that affect product,customer,or location. 
B) duplication of efforts and therefore increases in cost. 
C) instability for employees if projects are terminated. 
D) lack of opportunities to share new advances and technology between groups. 
A) inability to respond quickly to changes that affect product,customer,or location. 
B) duplication of efforts and therefore increases in cost. 
C) instability for employees if projects are terminated. 
D) lack of opportunities to share new advances and technology between groups.

Question 6

In a balanced matrix,the project manager assumes a full management role,authority,and accountability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Decentralized is one of the five major organizational structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Advantages of the flat structure include

Accepted Answer

A) the decision process includes all members of the team,which builds employee morale. 
B) eliminating layers of middle management makes it possible for employee comments and feedback. 
C) customer feedback reaches all levels of the organization. 
D) all of the above. 
A) the decision process includes all members of the team,which builds employee morale. 
B) eliminating layers of middle management makes it possible for employee comments and feedback. 
C) customer feedback reaches all levels of the organization. 
D) all of the above.

Question 9

An organizational structure where employees are grouped according to products,projects,customers,or geographic locations best defines

Accepted Answer

A) virtual structure. 
B) matrix structure. 
C) department structure. 
D) functional structure. 
A) virtual structure. 
B) matrix structure. 
C) department structure. 
D) functional structure.

Question 10

Describe four ways that knowledge transfer occurs in virtual and global teams.

Accepted Answer

Structural,cognitive,relational,and tech

Question 11

An obligation to work on the success of a project with or without guidance or authorization best defines

Accepted Answer

A) authority. 
B) accountability. 
C) responsibility. 
D) reliability. 
A) authority. 
B) accountability. 
C) responsibility. 
D) reliability.

Question 12

Deliberate projects are unplanned projects that bring about new changes in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following roles spells out suggestions using examples?

Accepted Answer

A) initiator-contributor 
B) opinion seeker 
C) elaborator 
D) energizer 
A) initiator-contributor 
B) opinion seeker 
C) elaborator 
D) energizer

Question 14

If projects demand better services for different types of markets,the department structure will work well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following roles states his/her belief pertinently to a suggestion or the subject being discussed?

Accepted Answer

A) information seeker 
B) opinion giver 
C) orienteer 
D) recorder 
A) information seeker 
B) opinion giver 
C) orienteer 
D) recorder

Question 16

The matrix structure can be categorized as each of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) weak. 
B) balanced. 
C) flexible. 
D) strong. 
A) weak. 
B) balanced. 
C) flexible. 
D) strong.

Question 17

Mentoring project managers is a function of the PMO.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Advantages of department structure include

Accepted Answer

A) due to their focus and close proximity to issues,project teams have better understanding of specific needs. 
B) authority,communication,and control are better in these types of organizations. 
C) unprofitable products or projects can be easily recognized and eliminated. 
D) all of the above. 
A) due to their focus and close proximity to issues,project teams have better understanding of specific needs. 
B) authority,communication,and control are better in these types of organizations. 
C) unprofitable products or projects can be easily recognized and eliminated. 
D) all of the above.

Question 19

Decentralized organizations have uniformity of policies,practices,and procedures and usually use area experts better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Advantages of the functional structure include each of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) functional team members work in groups according to their functional specialties. 
B) authority and responsibility are well established. 
C) career advancement for functional team members within the functional area is possible when they show improved morale and productivity. 
D) duplication of effort is avoided due to the coordinated mechanisms in place. 
A) functional team members work in groups according to their functional specialties. 
B) authority and responsibility are well established. 
C) career advancement for functional team members within the functional area is possible when they show improved morale and productivity. 
D) duplication of effort is avoided due to the coordinated mechanisms in place.

The dominator makes a display of his or her lack of involvement in the project.

One of the functions of the PMO is to standardize and maintain prior project knowledge that can be used effectively in the execution of current and future projects.

Project and organizational strategies have to be aligned for projects to succeed.

A project manager has little formal authority and may provide some input to performance reviews in the

Disadvantages of the department structure include each of the following except

In a balanced matrix,the project manager assumes a full management role,authority,and accountability.

Decentralized is one of the five major organizational structures.

Advantages of the flat structure include

An organizational structure where employees are grouped according to products,projects,customers,or geographic locations best defines

Describe four ways that knowledge transfer occurs in virtual and global teams.

An obligation to work on the success of a project with or without guidance or authorization best defines

Deliberate projects are unplanned projects that bring about new changes in an organization.

Which of the following roles spells out suggestions using examples?

If projects demand better services for different types of markets,the department structure will work well.

Which of the following roles states his/her belief pertinently to a suggestion or the subject being discussed?

The matrix structure can be categorized as each of the following except

Mentoring project managers is a function of the PMO.

Advantages of department structure include

Decentralized organizations have uniformity of policies,practices,and procedures and usually use area experts better.

Advantages of the functional structure include each of the following except

Projects and Project Management

Process and Methods

Project Management Tools

Project Initiation

Project Planning

Risk Management

Quality, Performance and Value

Project Scheduling

Resources, Costing, and Control

Project Closure

Project Success

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Exam 11: Project Organizational Structures

The dominator makes a display of his or her lack of involvement in the project.

One of the functions of the PMO is to standardize and maintain prior project knowledge that can be used effectively in the execution of current and future projects.

Project and organizational strategies have to be aligned for projects to succeed.

A project manager has little formal authority and may provide some input to performance reviews in the

Disadvantages of the department structure include each of the following except

In a balanced matrix,the project manager assumes a full management role,authority,and accountability.

Decentralized is one of the five major organizational structures.

Advantages of the flat structure include

An organizational structure where employees are grouped according to products,projects,customers,or geographic locations best defines

Describe four ways that knowledge transfer occurs in virtual and global teams.

An obligation to work on the success of a project with or without guidance or authorization best defines

Deliberate projects are unplanned projects that bring about new changes in an organization.

Which of the following roles spells out suggestions using examples?

If projects demand better services for different types of markets,the department structure will work well.

Which of the following roles states his/her belief pertinently to a suggestion or the subject being discussed?

The matrix structure can be categorized as each of the following except

Mentoring project managers is a function of the PMO.

Advantages of department structure include

Decentralized organizations have uniformity of policies,practices,and procedures and usually use area experts better.

Advantages of the functional structure include each of the following except

Projects and Project Management

Process and Methods

Project Management Tools

Project Initiation

Project Planning

Risk Management

Quality, Performance and Value

Project Scheduling

Resources, Costing, and Control

Project Closure

Project Success

Filters