Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the considerations that need to be factored into the project team recruitment process?

Accepted Answer

A) Political connections 
B) Problem-solving ability 
C) Ambition, initiative, and energy 
D) High degree of technological expertise 
E) Availability 
A) Political connections 
B) Problem-solving ability 
C) Ambition, initiative, and energy 
D) High degree of technological expertise 
E) Availability

Question 2

Group decision making should be used when strong commitment to the decision is needed and there is a low probability of acceptance if only one person makes the decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following are considered very important in the recruiting of project members?

Accepted Answer

A) The budget available 
B) The importance of the project 
C) The management structure for the project team 
D) Both B and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct 
A) The budget available 
B) The importance of the project 
C) The management structure for the project team 
D) Both B and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct

Question 4

The ________ suggests that about midway through a project the team transitions into a different behavior pattern more focused on the successful completion of the project.

Accepted Answer

Punctuated

Question 5

During the ________ stage of group development, close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

norming
Explanation: The norming stage i

Question 6

Expressing the design concept of a new car as a "pocket rocket" (a sports car in the mid-price range) is an example of a simplified ________.

Accepted Answer

vision
Explanation: For example, the vis

Question 7

The development of _________________ is a common device for making a team more tangible.

Accepted Answer

project team name
Explanation:

Question 8

Synergy can be both negative as well as positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During which stage of team development do close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness?

Accepted Answer

A) Norming 
B) Storming 
C) Performing 
D) Adjourning 
E) Forming 
A) Norming 
B) Storming 
C) Performing 
D) Adjourning 
E) Forming

Question 10

Establishing a team identity is facilitated by:

Accepted Answer

A) Team members working in a common space 
B) Creation of a project team name 
C) Effective use of meetings 
D) Both A and B are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct 
A) Team members working in a common space 
B) Creation of a project team name 
C) Effective use of meetings 
D) Both A and B are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct

Question 11

Individual rewards for outstanding work would not include:

Accepted Answer

A) Letters of commendation 
B) Public recognition 
C) Desirable job assignments 
D) Making exceptions to the rules 
E) All of these can be used for individual rewards 
A) Letters of commendation 
B) Public recognition 
C) Desirable job assignments 
D) Making exceptions to the rules 
E) All of these can be used for individual rewards

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) Priorities 
B) Procedures 
C) Schedule 
D) Technical requirements 
E) Costs 
A) Priorities 
B) Procedures 
C) Schedule 
D) Technical requirements 
E) Costs

Question 13

Project managers are responsible for managing the ________ that encourage team performance and extra effort.

Accepted Answer

reward systems
Explanation: Pr

Question 14

The first step in facilitating group decision making is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Call a meeting to discuss the problem 
B) Identify the problem 
C) Agree that there is a problem 
D) Quantify the problem 
E) Generate alternatives 
A) Call a meeting to discuss the problem 
B) Identify the problem 
C) Agree that there is a problem 
D) Quantify the problem 
E) Generate alternatives

Question 15

During which stage of team development do team members try to find out what behaviors are acceptable and what performance expectations are?

Accepted Answer

A) Norming 
B) Storming 
C) Performing 
D) Adjourning 
E) Forming 
A) Norming 
B) Storming 
C) Performing 
D) Adjourning 
E) Forming

Question 16

Regardless of the type of work group, the adjourning stage of team development is the final stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify the four major areas for establishing ground rules on how the project team will operate.

Accepted Answer

1.Planning decisions, 2.Tracki

Question 18

The essential qualities of an effective vision include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) All team members have the same vision 
B) The vision should be communicated to all 
C) The vision has to make strategic sense 
D) There should be a passion for the vision 
E) The vision should be a source of inspiration to others 
A) All team members have the same vision 
B) The vision should be communicated to all 
C) The vision has to make strategic sense 
D) There should be a passion for the vision 
E) The vision should be a source of inspiration to others

Question 19

Which of the following would be considered the most effective project reward?

Accepted Answer

A) Individual member rewards 
B) Lump-sum cash award 
C) All-expenses-paid trip for team members and their families 
D) Using negative reinforcement to motivate adequate performance 
E) All of these are equally effective 
A) Individual member rewards 
B) Lump-sum cash award 
C) All-expenses-paid trip for team members and their families 
D) Using negative reinforcement to motivate adequate performance 
E) All of these are equally effective

Question 20

During which stage of team development is the team fully functional and accepted?

Accepted Answer

A) Norming 
B) Storming 
C) Performing 
D) Adjourning 
E) Forming 
A) Norming 
B) Storming 
C) Performing 
D) Adjourning 
E) Forming

Which of the following is not one of the considerations that need to be factored into the project team recruitment process?

Group decision making should be used when strong commitment to the decision is needed and there is a low probability of acceptance if only one person makes the decision.

Which of the following are considered very important in the recruiting of project members?

The ________ suggests that about midway through a project the team transitions into a different behavior pattern more focused on the successful completion of the project.

During the ________ stage of group development, close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness.

Expressing the design concept of a new car as a "pocket rocket" (a sports car in the mid-price range) is an example of a simplified ________.

The development of _________________ is a common device for making a team more tangible.

Synergy can be both negative as well as positive.

During which stage of team development do close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness?

Establishing a team identity is facilitated by:

Individual rewards for outstanding work would not include:

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

Project managers are responsible for managing the ________ that encourage team performance and extra effort.

The first step in facilitating group decision making is to:

During which stage of team development do team members try to find out what behaviors are acceptable and what performance expectations are?

Regardless of the type of work group, the adjourning stage of team development is the final stage.

Identify the four major areas for establishing ground rules on how the project team will operate.

The essential qualities of an effective vision include all of the following except:

Which of the following would be considered the most effective project reward?

During which stage of team development is the team fully functional and accepted?

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

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Exam 11: Managing Project Teams

Which of the following is not one of the considerations that need to be factored into the project team recruitment process?

Group decision making should be used when strong commitment to the decision is needed and there is a low probability of acceptance if only one person makes the decision.

Which of the following are considered very important in the recruiting of project members?

The ________ suggests that about midway through a project the team transitions into a different behavior pattern more focused on the successful completion of the project.

During the ________ stage of group development, close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness.

Expressing the design concept of a new car as a "pocket rocket" (a sports car in the mid-price range) is an example of a simplified ________.

The development of _________________ is a common device for making a team more tangible.

Synergy can be both negative as well as positive.

During which stage of team development do close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness?

Establishing a team identity is facilitated by:

Individual rewards for outstanding work would not include:

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

Project managers are responsible for managing the ________ that encourage team performance and extra effort.

The first step in facilitating group decision making is to:

During which stage of team development do team members try to find out what behaviors are acceptable and what performance expectations are?

Regardless of the type of work group, the adjourning stage of team development is the final stage.

Identify the four major areas for establishing ground rules on how the project team will operate.

The essential qualities of an effective vision include all of the following except:

Which of the following would be considered the most effective project reward?

During which stage of team development is the team fully functional and accepted?

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