Question 1

A characteristic of __________ projects is that the work on these projects can cross time,space,organizational,and cultural boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) matrix 
B) projectized 
C) standard 
D) virtual 
A) matrix 
B) projectized 
C) standard 
D) virtual D

Question 2

A major advantage of using a __________ placement for a project is that individual experts can be utilized by many different projects.

Accepted Answer

A) standard 
B) virtual 
C) projectized 
D) functional 
A) standard 
B) virtual 
C) projectized 
D) functional D

Question 3

In which organizational structure is the project administrative staff full-time?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional 
B) Weak matrix 
C) Balanced matrix 
D) Projectized 
A) Functional 
B) Weak matrix 
C) Balanced matrix 
D) Projectized D

Question 4

In which organizational structure does the project manager have ownership of the project budget?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional 
B) Weak matrix 
C) Balanced matrix 
D) Projectized 
A) Functional 
B) Weak matrix 
C) Balanced matrix 
D) Projectized

Question 5

Project priorities are more of a concern in the __________ stages of the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) earlier 
B) later 
C) middle 
D) final 
A) earlier 
B) later 
C) middle 
D) final

Question 6

Subletting tasks out to smaller contractors is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) contract management 
B) subcontracting 
C) contract avoidance 
D) contract leasing 
A) contract management 
B) subcontracting 
C) contract avoidance 
D) contract leasing

Question 7

In which organizational structure does the project manager have the highest level of authority?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional 
B) Weak matrix 
C) Strong matrix 
D) Projectized 
A) Functional 
B) Weak matrix 
C) Strong matrix 
D) Projectized

Question 8

Virtual teams,when composed,should consist of "boundary spanners" who number about one in every __________ team members.

Accepted Answer

A) 6-7 
B) 8-12 
C) 10-20 
D) 25-30 
A) 6-7 
B) 8-12 
C) 10-20 
D) 25-30

Question 9

In which organizational structure is the project manager part-time?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional 
B) Balanced matrix 
C) Strong matrix 
D) Projectized 
A) Functional 
B) Balanced matrix 
C) Strong matrix 
D) Projectized

Question 10

Identify the statement that is not a major disadvantage of placing a project within the pure project organization.

Accepted Answer

A) The project manager has full line authority over the project. 
B) Projects duplicate effort because resources are not shared across projects. 
C) Projects attempt to stockpile resources. 
D) Policies and procedures of the organization are inconsistently used and enforced. 
A) The project manager has full line authority over the project. 
B) Projects duplicate effort because resources are not shared across projects. 
C) Projects attempt to stockpile resources. 
D) Policies and procedures of the organization are inconsistently used and enforced.

Question 11

This behavior in a project manager would be highly correlated with unsuccessful project management.

Accepted Answer

A) conflict avoidance 
B) interdisciplinary problem solving 
C) win -win negotiation techniques 
D) risk mitigation 
A) conflict avoidance 
B) interdisciplinary problem solving 
C) win -win negotiation techniques 
D) risk mitigation

Question 12

The __________ matrix is most similar to the projectized organizational form.

Accepted Answer

A) strong 
B) weak 
C) functional 
D) mixed 
A) strong 
B) weak 
C) functional 
D) mixed

Question 13

Explain how a company can go about implementing a PMO.

Accepted Answer

The best way to implement a PMO is to tr

Question 14

Identify the statement that is not a major advantage of placing a project within a functional element of the parent organization.

Accepted Answer

A) The flexible use of staff increases. 
B) Expertise is easily shared across multiple projects. 
C) The functional division tends to be oriented towards activities particular to its function. 
D) The functional division serves as a base of technological continuity. 
A) The flexible use of staff increases. 
B) Expertise is easily shared across multiple projects. 
C) The functional division tends to be oriented towards activities particular to its function. 
D) The functional division serves as a base of technological continuity.

Question 15

__________ engineering refers to the use of a design team that includes design and manufacturing engineers as well as staff from other relevant areas of the business.

Accepted Answer

A) Concurrent 
B) Alignment 
C) Matrix 
D) Social 
A) Concurrent 
B) Alignment 
C) Matrix 
D) Social

Question 16

Identify the statement that is not a major advantage of placing a project in the matrix approach.

Accepted Answer

A) A single individual,the project manager,takes responsibility for managing the project. 
B) The project will have access to representatives from the administrative units of the parent firm. 
C) The division of authority between the project manager and the functional managers is complex. 
D) There may be less anxiety among team members about what will happen to them when the project is completed. 
A) A single individual,the project manager,takes responsibility for managing the project. 
B) The project will have access to representatives from the administrative units of the parent firm. 
C) The division of authority between the project manager and the functional managers is complex. 
D) There may be less anxiety among team members about what will happen to them when the project is completed.

Question 17

A major purpose of the project management office should be to serve as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the central location for all clerical support 
B) the critical disaster recovery support 
C) a link between strategic management and project management 
D) maintenance for the project management library 
A) the central location for all clerical support 
B) the critical disaster recovery support 
C) a link between strategic management and project management 
D) maintenance for the project management library

Question 18

A common objective of an organization's PMO is often created by organizations to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) establish consistent project management standards and methods 
B) deal with technological obsolescence 
C) train process managers 
D) administer application software 
A) establish consistent project management standards and methods 
B) deal with technological obsolescence 
C) train process managers 
D) administer application software

Question 19

The firm or organization within which the project is being conducted is known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) parent organization 
B) consulting firm 
C) project team 
D) stakeholder company 
A) parent organization 
B) consulting firm 
C) project team 
D) stakeholder company

Question 20

The __________ manager is typically responsible for a number of related projects,each with its own project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) program 
B) project 
C) client 
D) consulting 
A) program 
B) project 
C) client 
D) consulting

A characteristic of __________ projects is that the work on these projects can cross time,space,organizational,and cultural boundaries.

A major advantage of using a __________ placement for a project is that individual experts can be utilized by many different projects.

In which organizational structure is the project administrative staff full-time?

In which organizational structure does the project manager have ownership of the project budget?

Project priorities are more of a concern in the __________ stages of the project life cycle.

Subletting tasks out to smaller contractors is known as __________.

In which organizational structure does the project manager have the highest level of authority?

Virtual teams,when composed,should consist of "boundary spanners" who number about one in every __________ team members.

In which organizational structure is the project manager part-time?

Identify the statement that is not a major disadvantage of placing a project within the pure project organization.

This behavior in a project manager would be highly correlated with unsuccessful project management.

The __________ matrix is most similar to the projectized organizational form.

Explain how a company can go about implementing a PMO.

Identify the statement that is not a major advantage of placing a project within a functional element of the parent organization.

__________ engineering refers to the use of a design team that includes design and manufacturing engineers as well as staff from other relevant areas of the business.

Identify the statement that is not a major advantage of placing a project in the matrix approach.

A major purpose of the project management office should be to serve as __________.

A common objective of an organization's PMO is often created by organizations to __________.

The firm or organization within which the project is being conducted is known as the __________.

The __________ manager is typically responsible for a number of related projects,each with its own project manager.

Projects in Contemporary Organizations

Strategic Management and Project Selection

The Project Manager

Managing Conflict and the Art of Negotiation

Activity Planning: Traditional and Agile

Budgeting and Risk Management

Scheduling

Resource Allocation

Monitoring and Information Systems

Project Control

Project Auditing

Project Closure and Benefits Realization

Filters

Exam 5: The Project in the Organizational Structure

A characteristic of __________ projects is that the work on these projects can cross time,space,organizational,and cultural boundaries.

A major advantage of using a __________ placement for a project is that individual experts can be utilized by many different projects.

In which organizational structure is the project administrative staff full-time?

In which organizational structure does the project manager have ownership of the project budget?

Project priorities are more of a concern in the __________ stages of the project life cycle.

Subletting tasks out to smaller contractors is known as __________.

In which organizational structure does the project manager have the highest level of authority?

Virtual teams,when composed,should consist of "boundary spanners" who number about one in every __________ team members.

In which organizational structure is the project manager part-time?

Identify the statement that is not a major disadvantage of placing a project within the pure project organization.

This behavior in a project manager would be highly correlated with unsuccessful project management.

The __________ matrix is most similar to the projectized organizational form.

Explain how a company can go about implementing a PMO.

Identify the statement that is not a major advantage of placing a project within a functional element of the parent organization.

__________ engineering refers to the use of a design team that includes design and manufacturing engineers as well as staff from other relevant areas of the business.

Identify the statement that is not a major advantage of placing a project in the matrix approach.

A major purpose of the project management office should be to serve as __________.

A common objective of an organization's PMO is often created by organizations to __________.

The firm or organization within which the project is being conducted is known as the __________.

The __________ manager is typically responsible for a number of related projects,each with its own project manager.

Projects in Contemporary Organizations

Strategic Management and Project Selection

The Project Manager

Managing Conflict and the Art of Negotiation

Activity Planning: Traditional and Agile

Budgeting and Risk Management

Scheduling

Resource Allocation

Monitoring and Information Systems

Project Control

Project Auditing

Project Closure and Benefits Realization

Filters