Exam 11: Managing Project Team

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

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forming
Explanation: During this initial stage the members get acquainted with each other and understand the scope of the project.They begin to establish ground rules by trying to find out what behaviors are acceptable with respect to both the project (what role they will play, what performance expectations are)and interpersonal relations (who's really in charge).This stage is complete once members begin to think of themselves as part of a group.

Why do project managers prefer to use group awards over individual rewards? When would it be appropriate to use individual rewards?

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Most project managers advocate the usage of group rewards.Because most project work is a collaborative effort, it makes sense that the reward system would encourage teamwork.Recognizing individuals with rewards regardless of their accomplishments can distract from team unity.Individual rewards typically should be used only when everyone in the team recognizes that a member is deserving of special recognition.

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

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norming
Explanation: The norming stage is one in which close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness.Feelings of camaraderie and shared responsibility for the project are heightened.The norming phase is complete when the group structure solidifies and the group establishes a common set of expectations about how members should work together.

When a project manager attempts to reduce the intensity of the conflict by smoothing over differences or interjecting humor, he or she is ___________ the conflict.

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Identify and briefly describe each stage in 11.2.Distinguish the different stages of team development.

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During the ________ stage of group development, the team prepares for its own disbandment.High performance is no longer a top priority.Instead attention is devoted to wrapping up the project.

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________ decision making should be used when strong commitment to a decision is needed and there is a low probability of acceptance if the decision were to be made by one person.

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During which stage of team development is high performance not a top priority and attention is devoted to wrapping up the project?

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When a project manager intervenes and tries to negotiate a resolution by using reasoning and persuasion and suggesting alternatives, he or she is ___________ the conflict.

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Project managers should manage ___________ conflict.

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The main source of conflict in the delivering stage of the project life cycle is __________.

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The first project meeting is critical to the early functioning of the project team.Which of the following is NOT true regarding this meeting?

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The biggest challenge to managing a virtual project team is

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Challenges to managing geographically distributed team are

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The norming stage of team development is one in which close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness.

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Which of the following would be an appropriate situation to require facilitating group decision making?

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During which stage of team development is the team fully functional and accomplishing project goals?

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When a project team will only consider a couple of solutions and ignore alternatives, this is ___________ which is a symptom of Groupthink.

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There is a high degree of internal conflict in the forming stage of team development.

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Project managers and team members have to recognize the _________________ they are operating under in order to do the best that they can.

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