Question 1

Strategy,goals,and projects support the organizational mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Organizational structure identifies the grouping of individuals into:

Accepted Answer

A) Organizations. 
B) Companies. 
C) Silos. 
D) Departments. 
A) Organizations. 
B) Companies. 
C) Silos. 
D) Departments. D

Question 3

Define organizational culture and explain how it is developed.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture is the unwritten rules of behavior or norms that are used to shape and guide behavior,as shared by some subset of organizational members and is taught to all new members of the company.Organizational cultures may form from an organization's technology,environment,and geographical location.An organization's reward system and rules and procedures also influence the culture.Key organizational members and critical incidents may make a strong enough impression to help form organizational culture.

Question 4

Probably the most common type of organizational structure today is:

Accepted Answer

A) Project. 
B) Functional. 
C) Matrix. 
D) Organic. 
A) Project. 
B) Functional. 
C) Matrix. 
D) Organic.

Question 5

A PMO is NOT used:

Accepted Answer

A) As a resource center. 
B) To act as a central repository for project documentation. 
C) To replace the project manager as being responsible for the project. 
D) As the place where project management improvements are identified and then disseminated to the rest of the organization. 
A) As a resource center. 
B) To act as a central repository for project documentation. 
C) To replace the project manager as being responsible for the project. 
D) As the place where project management improvements are identified and then disseminated to the rest of the organization.

Question 6

Typically,organizational culture consists of formally written rules and guidelines that members can refer to as needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the two forms of a matrix organization and indicate the advantages of each for project management.

Accepted Answer

A matrix organization may be further cla

Question 8

The science of formulating,implementing,and evaluating cross-functional decisions that enable an organization to achieve its objectives is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A) Operations management. 
B) Strategic management. 
C) Project management. 
D) Marketing management. 
A) Operations management. 
B) Strategic management. 
C) Project management. 
D) Marketing management.

Question 9

The weather station model of the project management office (PMO)uses the PMO as only a tracking and monitoring device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which statement about organization for project management is BEST?

Accepted Answer

A) The overall structure of the organization specifies how project team members should communicate with the project manager. 
B) The internal project team structure specifies the arrangement of all units or interest groups participating in the development of the project. 
C) Two distinct organizational structures operate simultaneously within the project management context: the organizational structure and the project team structure. 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
A) The overall structure of the organization specifies how project team members should communicate with the project manager. 
B) The internal project team structure specifies the arrangement of all units or interest groups participating in the development of the project. 
C) Two distinct organizational structures operate simultaneously within the project management context: the organizational structure and the project team structure. 
D) All of these statements are correct.

Question 11

A matrix organization for project management has a distinct advantage because:

Accepted Answer

A) Dual hierarchies mean two bosses. 
B) A significant amount of time is spent negotiating the sharing of critical resources. 
C) Workers must reconcile competing project and functional demands. 
D) Project importance is enhanced by setting authority equal to that of functional departments. 
A) Dual hierarchies mean two bosses. 
B) A significant amount of time is spent negotiating the sharing of critical resources. 
C) Workers must reconcile competing project and functional demands. 
D) Project importance is enhanced by setting authority equal to that of functional departments.

Question 12

One thing that organizational structure must include is:

Accepted Answer

A) The design of systems for effective communication. 
B) The standards of performance for all employees. 
C) The expected outcomes for all projects in the company portfolio. 
D) The mission and vision statements. 
A) The design of systems for effective communication. 
B) The standards of performance for all employees. 
C) The expected outcomes for all projects in the company portfolio. 
D) The mission and vision statements.

Question 13

John Drone toils endlessly at Hurts Corporation on his routine assignment and also on a number of project teams.His annual evaluation features input from his line manager and each of the project managers,all of whom have equal say in how his 12-hour work day is partitioned.John Drone is employed by a:

Accepted Answer

A) Functional organization. 
B) Project organization. 
C) Cross-functional organization. 
D) Matrix organization. 
A) Functional organization. 
B) Project organization. 
C) Cross-functional organization. 
D) Matrix organization.

Question 14

The information systems department prides itself on being on the edge of high-tech course offerings.They were the first department to create online classes and the first to battle all of the issues associated with these offerings.When Wally interviewed for the new assistant professor position,he knew that his subcutaneous chip was only a hiring decision away.Corporate culture in this department is probably most affected by:

Accepted Answer

A) The environment. 
B) Technology. 
C) Geographical location. 
D) Critical incidents. 
A) The environment. 
B) Technology. 
C) Geographical location. 
D) Critical incidents.

Question 15

The resource pool model of the project management office (PMO)works best when the PMO is generally viewed as a Level 1 support structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Compare and contrast the three alternative forms and purposes of project management office models with regards to place in organization,function,and effectiveness in project management.

Accepted Answer

A project management office (PMO)is a ce

Question 17

Which statement about stakeholders is BEST?

Accepted Answer

A) Stakeholders wield considerable power. 
B) Stakeholders can potentially impact project development. 
C) Stakeholders are external to a company. 
D) By definition,clients are not stakeholders,they are customers. 
A) Stakeholders wield considerable power. 
B) Stakeholders can potentially impact project development. 
C) Stakeholders are external to a company. 
D) By definition,clients are not stakeholders,they are customers.

Question 18

All of the following are considered as three of the most important contextual issues impacting project management EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Culture. 
B) Strategy. 
C) Organizational structure. 
D) Information systems. 
A) Culture. 
B) Strategy. 
C) Organizational structure. 
D) Information systems.

Question 19

Which of the following does NOT constitute an impact of organizational culture on project management?

Accepted Answer

A) The way departments interact with each other 
B) How much trust exists among project team members 
C) How customers perceive mission and vision 
D) How committed employees are to goals 
A) The way departments interact with each other 
B) How much trust exists among project team members 
C) How customers perceive mission and vision 
D) How committed employees are to goals

Question 20

What is strategic management and what role do projects play in it?

Accepted Answer

Strategic management is the science of f

Strategy,goals,and projects support the organizational mission.

Organizational structure identifies the grouping of individuals into:

Define organizational culture and explain how it is developed.

Probably the most common type of organizational structure today is:

A PMO is NOT used:

Typically,organizational culture consists of formally written rules and guidelines that members can refer to as needed.

Describe the two forms of a matrix organization and indicate the advantages of each for project management.

The science of formulating,implementing,and evaluating cross-functional decisions that enable an organization to achieve its objectives is BEST described as:

The weather station model of the project management office (PMO)uses the PMO as only a tracking and monitoring device.

Which statement about organization for project management is BEST?

A matrix organization for project management has a distinct advantage because:

One thing that organizational structure must include is:

The resource pool model of the project management office (PMO)works best when the PMO is generally viewed as a Level 1 support structure.

Compare and contrast the three alternative forms and purposes of project management office models with regards to place in organization,function,and effectiveness in project management.

Which statement about stakeholders is BEST?

All of the following are considered as three of the most important contextual issues impacting project management EXCEPT:

Which of the following does NOT constitute an impact of organizational culture on project management?

What is strategic management and what role do projects play in it?

Introduction: Why Project Management

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks, Duration Estimation, and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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Exam 2: The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture

Strategy,goals,and projects support the organizational mission.

Organizational structure identifies the grouping of individuals into:

Define organizational culture and explain how it is developed.

Probably the most common type of organizational structure today is:

A PMO is NOT used:

Typically,organizational culture consists of formally written rules and guidelines that members can refer to as needed.

Describe the two forms of a matrix organization and indicate the advantages of each for project management.

The science of formulating,implementing,and evaluating cross-functional decisions that enable an organization to achieve its objectives is BEST described as:

The weather station model of the project management office (PMO)uses the PMO as only a tracking and monitoring device.

Which statement about organization for project management is BEST?

A matrix organization for project management has a distinct advantage because:

One thing that organizational structure must include is:

The resource pool model of the project management office (PMO)works best when the PMO is generally viewed as a Level 1 support structure.

Compare and contrast the three alternative forms and purposes of project management office models with regards to place in organization,function,and effectiveness in project management.

Which statement about stakeholders is BEST?

All of the following are considered as three of the most important contextual issues impacting project management EXCEPT:

Which of the following does NOT constitute an impact of organizational culture on project management?

What is strategic management and what role do projects play in it?

Introduction: Why Project Management

Project Selection and Portfolio Management

Leadership and the Project Manager

Scope Management

Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation

Risk Management

Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Project Scheduling: Networks, Duration Estimation, and Critical Path

Project Scheduling: Lagging, Crashing, and Activity Networks

Advanced Topics in Planning and Scheduling: Agile and Critical Chain

Resource Management

Project Evaluation and Control

Project Closeout and Termination

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