Question 1

The Punctuated Equilibrium Model of group development has only two phases with a single transition joining them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Most project managers advocate the use of group rewards rather than individual rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following are ways to improve the performance of low-priority projects?

Accepted Answer

A) Creating a large time investment in the form of a lengthy meeting 
B) Interject as much fun as possible into the project 
C) Make the benefits of the project as real as possible to the team members 
D) Both B and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct 
A) Creating a large time investment in the form of a lengthy meeting 
B) Interject as much fun as possible into the project 
C) Make the benefits of the project as real as possible to the team members 
D) Both B and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct E

Question 4

What is a virtual project team?

Accepted Answer

A virtual project team is one in which t

Question 5

Project managers should encourage ___________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

functional
Explanation: If the team appe

Question 6

Experienced project managers stress the importance of ________ rather than appointing team members.

Accepted Answer

asking for volunteers
Explanation: Exper

Question 7

Which of the following is an objective of the first project team meeting?

Accepted Answer

A) Overview the project's scope and objectives 
B) Address interpersonal interaction concerns 
C) Model how the team will work together 
D) Both A and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct 
A) Overview the project's scope and objectives 
B) Address interpersonal interaction concerns 
C) Model how the team will work together 
D) Both A and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct

Question 8

During the ________ stage of group development, the team prepares for its own disbandment.

Accepted Answer

adjourning
Explanation: For conventional

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the major issues that successful project managers must address in the early stages of a project?

Accepted Answer

A) Relationship Decisions 
B) Managing Change Decisions 
C) Tracking Decisions 
D) Planning Decisions 
E) All of these need to be addressed 
A) Relationship Decisions 
B) Managing Change Decisions 
C) Tracking Decisions 
D) Planning Decisions 
E) All of these need to be addressed

Question 10

The biggest challenge to managing a virtual project team is:

Accepted Answer

A) Getting reports and technical information communicated 
B) Developing trust 
C) Establishing effective patterns of communication 
D) Both B and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct 
A) Getting reports and technical information communicated 
B) Developing trust 
C) Establishing effective patterns of communication 
D) Both B and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the most significant sources of conflict during the project definition phase?

Accepted Answer

A) Priorities 
B) Administrative procedures 
C) Schedule 
D) Workforce 
E) Costs 
A) Priorities 
B) Administrative procedures 
C) Schedule 
D) Workforce 
E) Costs

Question 12

Experience and research indicate that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under all the following conditions except:

Accepted Answer

A) Members are assigned to the project full time 
B) Members report solely to the project manager 
C) There are 10 or fewer members per team 
D) Team members are selected by their managers 
E) The project involves a compelling objective 
A) Members are assigned to the project full time 
B) Members report solely to the project manager 
C) There are 10 or fewer members per team 
D) Team members are selected by their managers 
E) The project involves a compelling objective

Question 13

Project managers should manage ___________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

dysfunctional
Explanation: Project manag

Question 14

Two of the biggest challenges involved in managing a virtual project team are:

Accepted Answer

A) The language barriers and time management 
B) Time management and developing trust 
C) The language barriers and developing effective patterns of communication 
D) Developing trust and effective patterns of communication 
E) Time management and developing effective patterns of communication 
A) The language barriers and time management 
B) Time management and developing trust 
C) The language barriers and developing effective patterns of communication 
D) Developing trust and effective patterns of communication 
E) Time management and developing effective patterns of communication

Question 15

Which of the following is commonly associated with high-performing project teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Risk taking is controlled and not allowed to jeopardize the overall project 
B) Roles and specific responsibilities are well-defined 
C) A degree of competition among team members is encouraged 
D) Mistakes are viewed as opportunities for learning 
E) All of these are associated with high-performing teams 
A) Risk taking is controlled and not allowed to jeopardize the overall project 
B) Roles and specific responsibilities are well-defined 
C) A degree of competition among team members is encouraged 
D) Mistakes are viewed as opportunities for learning 
E) All of these are associated with high-performing teams

Question 16

Identify the five strategies to manage conflict.

Accepted Answer

1.Mediate the conflict, 2.Arbi

Question 17

During the ________ stage of group development, the members try to find out what behaviors are acceptable to the team and individual team members.

Accepted Answer

forming
Explanation: During this initial

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of the steps in facilitating group decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) Identifying the problem 
B) Analyzing the situation 
C) Generating alternatives 
D) Reaching a decision 
E) Follow-up 
A) Identifying the problem 
B) Analyzing the situation 
C) Generating alternatives 
D) Reaching a decision 
E) Follow-up

Question 19

Everyone on the project team should have the same vision of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Strategies to manage dysfunctional conflict do not include _____ the conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) Control 
B) Arbitrate 
C) Mediate 
D) Accept 
E) Encourage 
A) Control 
B) Arbitrate 
C) Mediate 
D) Accept 
E) Encourage

The Punctuated Equilibrium Model of group development has only two phases with a single transition joining them.

Most project managers advocate the use of group rewards rather than individual rewards.

Which of the following are ways to improve the performance of low-priority projects?

What is a virtual project team?

Project managers should encourage ___________ conflict.

Experienced project managers stress the importance of ________ rather than appointing team members.

Which of the following is an objective of the first project team meeting?

During the ________ stage of group development, the team prepares for its own disbandment.

Which of the following is not one of the major issues that successful project managers must address in the early stages of a project?

The biggest challenge to managing a virtual project team is:

Which of the following is not one of the most significant sources of conflict during the project definition phase?

Experience and research indicate that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under all the following conditions except:

Project managers should manage ___________ conflict.

Two of the biggest challenges involved in managing a virtual project team are:

Which of the following is commonly associated with high-performing project teams?

Identify the five strategies to manage conflict.

During the ________ stage of group development, the members try to find out what behaviors are acceptable to the team and individual team members.

Which of the following is not one of the steps in facilitating group decision making?

Everyone on the project team should have the same vision of the project.

Strategies to manage dysfunctional conflict do not include _____ the conflict.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters

Exam 11: Managing Project Teams

The Punctuated Equilibrium Model of group development has only two phases with a single transition joining them.

Most project managers advocate the use of group rewards rather than individual rewards.

Which of the following are ways to improve the performance of low-priority projects?

What is a virtual project team?

Project managers should encourage ___________ conflict.

Experienced project managers stress the importance of ________ rather than appointing team members.

Which of the following is an objective of the first project team meeting?

During the ________ stage of group development, the team prepares for its own disbandment.

Which of the following is not one of the major issues that successful project managers must address in the early stages of a project?

The biggest challenge to managing a virtual project team is:

Which of the following is not one of the most significant sources of conflict during the project definition phase?

Experience and research indicate that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under all the following conditions except:

Project managers should manage ___________ conflict.

Two of the biggest challenges involved in managing a virtual project team are:

Which of the following is commonly associated with high-performing project teams?

Identify the five strategies to manage conflict.

During the ________ stage of group development, the members try to find out what behaviors are acceptable to the team and individual team members.

Which of the following is not one of the steps in facilitating group decision making?

Everyone on the project team should have the same vision of the project.

Strategies to manage dysfunctional conflict do not include _____ the conflict.

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

Organization: Structure and Culture

Defining the Project

Estimating Project Times and Costs

Developing a Project Plan

Managing Risk

Scheduling Resources and Costs

Reducing Project Duration

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters