Question 1

A good project management system provides for defining the interface between the project team and the organization in all the following areas except

Accepted Answer

A) Authority 
B) Allocation of resources 
C) Development of project team members 
D) Integration of the project into the organization 
E) All of these are provided 
A) Authority 
B) Allocation of resources 
C) Development of project team members 
D) Integration of the project into the organization 
E) All of these are provided

Question 2

A high level of motivation and the tendency for projects to get done more quickly are benefits of using the ________ organizational approach to project management.

Accepted Answer

project
Explanation: A high le

Question 3

The ________ organizational approach to project management uses the existing hierarchy of the organization to manage projects.

Accepted Answer

functional
Explanation: One approach to

Question 4

Strong, heavyweight, or ________ is used to describe a matrix in which the balance of authority is strongly on the side of the project manager.

Accepted Answer

project matrix
Explanation: When the dom

Question 5

"Silver bullets" and "Tiger Teams" are terms that are frequently given to functional project management teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which management focuses on outcomes rather than on techniques and processes used to achieve those results?

Accepted Answer

A) Risk tolerance 
B) Reward criteria 
C) Conflict tolerance 
D) Means versus end orientation 
E) Open-systems focus 
A) Risk tolerance 
B) Reward criteria 
C) Conflict tolerance 
D) Means versus end orientation 
E) Open-systems focus

Question 7

The project manager has the responsibility to answer which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A) What task has to be done? 
B) Who will do the task? 
C) How will the task be done? 
D) How well has the functional input been integrated? 
E) Why will the task be done? 
A) What task has to be done? 
B) Who will do the task? 
C) How will the task be done? 
D) How well has the functional input been integrated? 
E) Why will the task be done?

Question 8

In a __________ PO structure, the primary function of the PMO is to track and monitor project performance.

Accepted Answer

weather station
Explanation: The primary

Question 9

Kim is reviewing a proposed project.The scope of the project is narrow with a lot of in-depth expertise required and it will take a short period of time to complete.The best choice for organizing the project is ________ organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Functional 
B) Balanced matrix 
C) Weak matrix 
D) Strong matrix 
E) Project 
A) Functional 
B) Balanced matrix 
C) Weak matrix 
D) Strong matrix 
E) Project

Question 10

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional project management organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Maximum flexibility in the use of staff 
B) Good integration across functional units 
C) Shorter project duration 
D) Strong motivation of project team members 
E) All of these are advantages 
A) Maximum flexibility in the use of staff 
B) Good integration across functional units 
C) Shorter project duration 
D) Strong motivation of project team members 
E) All of these are advantages

Question 11

The three forms of matrix project management are weak, mixed, and strong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ________ matrix form of project organization is likely to enhance project integration, diminish internal power struggles, and ultimately improve control of project activities and costs.

Accepted Answer

strong
Explanation: The projec

Question 13

The project form of project management structure is commonly used when one functional area plays a dominant role in completing the project or has a dominant interest in the success of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following structures is referred to in popular literature as a projectized form of organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional organization 
B) Balanced matrix organization 
C) Weak matrix organization 
D) Strong matrix organization 
E) Projectized organization 
A) Functional organization 
B) Balanced matrix organization 
C) Weak matrix organization 
D) Strong matrix organization 
E) Projectized organization

Question 15

In a ________ system, there are usually two chains of command, one along functional lines and the other along project lines.

Accepted Answer

matrix
Explanation: Matrix man

Question 16

Briefly describe the task decision making responsibilities under the three project management matrix structures.

Accepted Answer

In a weak matrix structure, the function

Question 17

Projectitis is most likely to occur in the _______ organization structure.

Accepted Answer

A) Functional 
B) Balanced matrix 
C) Weak matrix 
D) Strong matrix 
E) Project 
A) Functional 
B) Balanced matrix 
C) Weak matrix 
D) Strong matrix 
E) Project

Question 18

The Organizational Culture Diagnosis Worksheet classifies cultural characteristics into all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Physical characteristics 
B) Public documents 
C) Behavior 
D) Folklore 
E) Ethics 
A) Physical characteristics 
B) Public documents 
C) Behavior 
D) Folklore 
E) Ethics

Question 19

MegaComputers, Inc.has assigned a project manager for each of the five new-product teams.The managers as well as the project team members work on the projects on a full-time basis.The structure being used is ________ organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Functional 
B) Balanced matrix 
C) Weak matrix 
D) Strong matrix 
E) Project 
A) Functional 
B) Balanced matrix 
C) Weak matrix 
D) Strong matrix 
E) Project

Question 20

What is an Organizational Culture Diagnosis Worksheet and what is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

The worksheet is a tool to hel

A good project management system provides for defining the interface between the project team and the organization in all the following areas except

A high level of motivation and the tendency for projects to get done more quickly are benefits of using the ________ organizational approach to project management.

The ________ organizational approach to project management uses the existing hierarchy of the organization to manage projects.

Strong, heavyweight, or ________ is used to describe a matrix in which the balance of authority is strongly on the side of the project manager.

"Silver bullets" and "Tiger Teams" are terms that are frequently given to functional project management teams.

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which management focuses on outcomes rather than on techniques and processes used to achieve those results?

The project manager has the responsibility to answer which of the following questions?

In a __________ PO structure, the primary function of the PMO is to track and monitor project performance.

Kim is reviewing a proposed project.The scope of the project is narrow with a lot of in-depth expertise required and it will take a short period of time to complete.The best choice for organizing the project is ________ organization.

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional project management organization?

The three forms of matrix project management are weak, mixed, and strong.

The ________ matrix form of project organization is likely to enhance project integration, diminish internal power struggles, and ultimately improve control of project activities and costs.

The project form of project management structure is commonly used when one functional area plays a dominant role in completing the project or has a dominant interest in the success of the project.

Which of the following structures is referred to in popular literature as a projectized form of organizations?

In a ________ system, there are usually two chains of command, one along functional lines and the other along project lines.

Briefly describe the task decision making responsibilities under the three project management matrix structures.

Projectitis is most likely to occur in the _______ organization structure.

The Organizational Culture Diagnosis Worksheet classifies cultural characteristics into all of the following except:

MegaComputers, Inc.has assigned a project manager for each of the five new-product teams.The managers as well as the project team members work on the projects on a full-time basis.The structure being used is ________ organization.

What is an Organizational Culture Diagnosis Worksheet and what is its purpose?

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

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

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

Filters

Exam 3: Organization: Structure and Culture

A good project management system provides for defining the interface between the project team and the organization in all the following areas except

A high level of motivation and the tendency for projects to get done more quickly are benefits of using the ________ organizational approach to project management.

The ________ organizational approach to project management uses the existing hierarchy of the organization to manage projects.

Strong, heavyweight, or ________ is used to describe a matrix in which the balance of authority is strongly on the side of the project manager.

"Silver bullets" and "Tiger Teams" are terms that are frequently given to functional project management teams.

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which management focuses on outcomes rather than on techniques and processes used to achieve those results?

The project manager has the responsibility to answer which of the following questions?

In a __________ PO structure, the primary function of the PMO is to track and monitor project performance.

Kim is reviewing a proposed project.The scope of the project is narrow with a lot of in-depth expertise required and it will take a short period of time to complete.The best choice for organizing the project is ________ organization.

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional project management organization?

The three forms of matrix project management are weak, mixed, and strong.

The ________ matrix form of project organization is likely to enhance project integration, diminish internal power struggles, and ultimately improve control of project activities and costs.

The project form of project management structure is commonly used when one functional area plays a dominant role in completing the project or has a dominant interest in the success of the project.

Which of the following structures is referred to in popular literature as a projectized form of organizations?

In a ________ system, there are usually two chains of command, one along functional lines and the other along project lines.

Briefly describe the task decision making responsibilities under the three project management matrix structures.

Projectitis is most likely to occur in the _______ organization structure.

The Organizational Culture Diagnosis Worksheet classifies cultural characteristics into all of the following except:

MegaComputers, Inc.has assigned a project manager for each of the five new-product teams.The managers as well as the project team members work on the projects on a full-time basis.The structure being used is ________ organization.

What is an Organizational Culture Diagnosis Worksheet and what is its purpose?

Modern Project Management

Organization Strategy and Project Selection

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

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

Filters