Question 1

During the ________ stage of group development, there is conflict over who will control the group and how decisions will be made.

Accepted Answer

storming
Explanation: As the name sugges

Question 2

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 3

Going native is the ability that some project teams have to bypass the normal policies and procedures that everyone in the organization is supposed to follow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A project manager arbitrates conflict by intervening and attempting to negotiate a resolution by using reasoning, persuasion, and suggesting alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There are two important factors that affect the recruitment of project members.Which of the following is one of those factors?

Accepted Answer

A) The budget available 
B) The size of the project 
C) The management structure being used to complete the project 
D) The level of innovation and technical expertise needed 
E) Organizational culture 
A) The budget available 
B) The size of the project 
C) The management structure being used to complete the project 
D) The level of innovation and technical expertise needed 
E) Organizational culture

Question 6

Symbolic actions at the project level that can contribute to a unique team subculture are called team ________.

Accepted Answer

rituals
Explanation: Just as c

Question 7

When a team is able to use identified individual talents to meet a projects given needs is a common characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A) Resource Allocation. 
B) Scheduling. 
C) Synergy. 
D) Budgeting. 
A) Resource Allocation. 
B) Scheduling. 
C) Synergy. 
D) Budgeting.

Question 8

When a project manager imposes a solution to the conflict after listening to each party, he or she is __________ the conflict.

Accepted Answer

arbitrating
Explanation: When arbitratin

Question 9

Tom is managing a project team responsible for building a new office building that started this week.He notices that team members are trying out different behaviors to see what is acceptable to the project and personal relations.Which stage of development is the team in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

When recruiting project team members, which of the following factors is NOT something a project manager might consider?

Accepted Answer

A) The political connections the potential team member may have 
B) Their problem-solving ability 
C) Their ambition, initiative, and energy 
D) Their skillset as it compares to the project manager 
E) Their availability 
A) The political connections the potential team member may have 
B) Their problem-solving ability 
C) Their ambition, initiative, and energy 
D) Their skillset as it compares to the project manager 
E) Their availability

Question 11

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) Team members are selected with similar talents to enhance cohesion. 
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) Team members are selected with similar talents to enhance cohesion.

Question 12

High performing teams can

Accepted Answer

A) Create breakthrough products. 
B) Exceed customer expectations. 
C) Complete projects ahead of schedule and under budget. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) Create breakthrough products. 
B) Exceed customer expectations. 
C) Complete projects ahead of schedule and under budget. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 13

Symptoms of groupthink include

Accepted Answer

A) Encouraged functional conflict. 
B) Negative stereotypes of outsiders. 
C) Optimized critical thinking. 
D) Failed projects. 
E) Positive synergy. 
A) Encouraged functional conflict. 
B) Negative stereotypes of outsiders. 
C) Optimized critical thinking. 
D) Failed projects. 
E) Positive synergy.

Question 14

Research indicates that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under certain conditions.One of these conditions is that members are assigned to the project _______ time.

Accepted Answer

full
Explanation: When recruiting projec

Question 15

Research indicates that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under certain conditions.One of these conditions is that members report solely to the __________.

Accepted Answer

project manager
Explanation: Team member

Question 16

Lump-sum cash bonuses are the most effective group reward for project teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

A vision refers to an image a project team holds in common about how the project will look upon completion, how they will work together, and/or how customers will accept the project.Although they should be similar, everyone's vision will not be the same.Why not? How might having only similar visions support the project?

Accepted Answer

After establishing the scope and major d

Question 19

The performing stage of team development is characterized by the development of close relationships and group cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is positive and negative synergy? Give an example of each in regard to project management.

Accepted Answer

The essence of positive synerg

During the ________ stage of group development, there is conflict over who will control the group and how decisions will be made.

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

Going native is the ability that some project teams have to bypass the normal policies and procedures that everyone in the organization is supposed to follow.

A project manager arbitrates conflict by intervening and attempting to negotiate a resolution by using reasoning, persuasion, and suggesting alternatives.

There are two important factors that affect the recruitment of project members.Which of the following is one of those factors?

Symbolic actions at the project level that can contribute to a unique team subculture are called team ________.

When a team is able to use identified individual talents to meet a projects given needs is a common characteristic of

When a project manager imposes a solution to the conflict after listening to each party, he or she is __________ the conflict.

Tom is managing a project team responsible for building a new office building that started this week.He notices that team members are trying out different behaviors to see what is acceptable to the project and personal relations.Which stage of development is the team in?

When recruiting project team members, which of the following factors is NOT something a project manager might consider?

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

High performing teams can

Symptoms of groupthink include

Research indicates that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under certain conditions.One of these conditions is that members are assigned to the project _______ time.

Research indicates that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under certain conditions.One of these conditions is that members report solely to the __________.

Lump-sum cash bonuses are the most effective group reward for project teams.

The essential qualities of an effective vision include all of the following EXCEPT

The performing stage of team development is characterized by the development of close relationships and group cohesiveness.

What is positive and negative synergy? Give an example of each in regard to project management.

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

Being an Effective Project Manager

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

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An Introduction to Agile Project Management

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Exam 11: Managing Project Team

During the ________ stage of group development, there is conflict over who will control the group and how decisions will be made.

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

Going native is the ability that some project teams have to bypass the normal policies and procedures that everyone in the organization is supposed to follow.

A project manager arbitrates conflict by intervening and attempting to negotiate a resolution by using reasoning, persuasion, and suggesting alternatives.

There are two important factors that affect the recruitment of project members.Which of the following is one of those factors?

Symbolic actions at the project level that can contribute to a unique team subculture are called team ________.

When a team is able to use identified individual talents to meet a projects given needs is a common characteristic of

When a project manager imposes a solution to the conflict after listening to each party, he or she is __________ the conflict.

Tom is managing a project team responsible for building a new office building that started this week.He notices that team members are trying out different behaviors to see what is acceptable to the project and personal relations.Which stage of development is the team in?

When recruiting project team members, which of the following factors is NOT something a project manager might consider?

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

High performing teams can

Symptoms of groupthink include

Research indicates that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under certain conditions.One of these conditions is that members are assigned to the project _______ time.

Research indicates that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under certain conditions.One of these conditions is that members report solely to the __________.

Lump-sum cash bonuses are the most effective group reward for project teams.

The essential qualities of an effective vision include all of the following EXCEPT

The performing stage of team development is characterized by the development of close relationships and group cohesiveness.

What is positive and negative synergy? Give an example of each in regard to project management.

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

Being an Effective Project Manager

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Filters