Exam 10: Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

The Ancon and Caldwell research identified ________ activities as those where the manager goes out from the team to bring back information about what else is going on in the organization.

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scout
Explanation: Scouts act as a scout on an expedition; that is, they go out from the team to bring back information about what is going on elsewhere in the organization.This is a much less focused task than task coordinator.

Identify five of the eight traits associated with being a successful project manager.

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1.systems thinker, 2.personal integrity, 3.proactive, 4.emotional intelligence, 5.general business perspective, 6.effective time management, 7.skillful politician, 8.optimist.

A popular metaphor for the role of a project manager is that of ________.

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conductor
Explanation: A popular metaphor for the role of a project manager is that of conductor.

Identify five of the six aspects of leading by example.

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Question 4

Identify and briefly describe the five commonly traded organizational currencies.

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Question 5

A popular metaphor for the role of a project manager is that of a sports coach.

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Question 6

The ______ related form of organization currency deals with individual needs and an overriding sense of self-esteem.

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Question 7

In conducting meetings an effective project manager will take the role of a:

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Question 8

"Ambassador" activities, as defined by Ancona and Caldwell, are aimed at going out from the team to bring back information about what is going on elsewhere in the organization.

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Question 9

The ability or skill to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of one 's self and others is known as emotional intelligence.

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Question 10

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, advancement, recognition, visibility, and networks are part of ______ related currencies.

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Question 11

In the organizational currency of _______ related influence comes directly from the project manager's ability to enhance others' positions within the organization.

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Question 12

Project managers have to see _________________ and how their project fits within the larger strategy of their firm.

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Question 13

To be effective, project managers must "walk the talk", i.e.; lead by example.

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Question 14

In the ________ management style, the project manager's behavior symbolizes how other people should work on the project.

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Question 15

All stakeholders have ________ about the schedule, cost, and project benefits that the project manager needs to listen for, understand, and manage.

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Question 16

In mapping dependencies for a project, the project manager should:

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Question 17

Good time management for project managers includes initiating contact with key stakeholders only when there is a valid issue to deal with.

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Question 18

A successful project manager must build a cooperative, mutually beneficial network based on the age-old maxim: "Quid pro quo."

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Question 19

The old-fashion view of managing projects emphasized which of the following?

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The Ancon and Caldwell research identified ________ activities as those where the manager goes out from the team to bring back information about what else is going on in the organization.

Identify five of the eight traits associated with being a successful project manager.

A popular metaphor for the role of a project manager is that of ________.

Identify five of the six aspects of leading by example.

Identify and briefly describe the five commonly traded organizational currencies.

A popular metaphor for the role of a project manager is that of a sports coach.

The ______ related form of organization currency deals with individual needs and an overriding sense of self-esteem.

In conducting meetings an effective project manager will take the role of a:

"Ambassador" activities, as defined by Ancona and Caldwell, are aimed at going out from the team to bring back information about what is going on elsewhere in the organization.

The ability or skill to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of one 's self and others is known as emotional intelligence.

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, advancement, recognition, visibility, and networks are part of ______ related currencies.

In the organizational currency of _______ related influence comes directly from the project manager's ability to enhance others' positions within the organization.

Project managers have to see _________________ and how their project fits within the larger strategy of their firm.

To be effective, project managers must "walk the talk", i.e.; lead by example.

In the ________ management style, the project manager's behavior symbolizes how other people should work on the project.

All stakeholders have ________ about the schedule, cost, and project benefits that the project manager needs to listen for, understand, and manage.

In mapping dependencies for a project, the project manager should:

Good time management for project managers includes initiating contact with key stakeholders only when there is a valid issue to deal with.

A successful project manager must build a cooperative, mutually beneficial network based on the age-old maxim: "Quid pro quo."

The old-fashion view of managing projects emphasized which of the following?

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

Managing Project Teams

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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