Question 1

Experience and research indicate that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under all the following conditions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Members are assigned to the project full time. 
B) Members report solely to the project manager. 
C) There are 10 or fewer members per team. 
D) Team members are selected by their managers. 
E) The project involves a compelling objective. 
A) Members are assigned to the project full time. 
B) Members report solely to the project manager. 
C) There are 10 or fewer members per team. 
D) Team members are selected by their managers. 
E) The project involves a compelling objective.

Question 2

During which stage of team development do members accept that they are part of a project group but resist the constraints that the project and the group put on their individuality?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

When not going through normal protocols of the parent organization becomes habit and results in rejection of policies and procedures, this is known as which of the following project pitfalls?

Accepted Answer

A) Groupthink 
B) Going native 
C) Bureaucratic bypass syndrome 
D) Projectitis 
E) The privileged parameter 
A) Groupthink 
B) Going native 
C) Bureaucratic bypass syndrome 
D) Projectitis 
E) The privileged parameter

Question 4

Team meetings, co-location of team members, team names, and team rituals are common vehicles when establishing a team _________.

Accepted Answer

identity
Explanation: Project managers n

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During the ________ stage of group development, the team is fully functional and working together to accomplish the project goals.

Accepted Answer

performing
Explanation: In the performin

Question 7

Members who are geographically situated so that they may never be able to meet face-to-face would be a characteristic of a ________ project team.

Accepted Answer

virtual
Explanation: Consider how much m

Question 8

Researchers have found that high-performance teams have norms for team interaction.Which of the following is NOT one of those norms?

Accepted Answer

A) Hard work does not get in the way of having fun. 
B) No information is shared outside the team unless all agree to it. 
C) It is acceptable to be in trouble, but not to surprise others. 
D) When a decision has to be made, everyone should agree before moving forward. 
E) There is no tolerance for bulling a way through a problem or issue. 
A) Hard work does not get in the way of having fun. 
B) No information is shared outside the team unless all agree to it. 
C) It is acceptable to be in trouble, but not to surprise others. 
D) When a decision has to be made, everyone should agree before moving forward. 
E) There is no tolerance for bulling a way through a problem or issue.

Question 9

How can a project manager support and encourage functional conflict?

Accepted Answer

A) Conflict should not be encouraged or supported 
B) By asking tough questions and by challenging the rationale behind recommendations 
C) By imposing a solution to the conflict after listening to each party 
D) By negotiating a resolution by reasoning and persuasion 
E) As soon as emotions flare, he or she can intervene and attempt to control conflict because it has become dysfunctional 
A) Conflict should not be encouraged or supported 
B) By asking tough questions and by challenging the rationale behind recommendations 
C) By imposing a solution to the conflict after listening to each party 
D) By negotiating a resolution by reasoning and persuasion 
E) As soon as emotions flare, he or she can intervene and attempt to control conflict because it has become dysfunctional

Question 10

Research indicates that high-performance teams are much more likely to develop when the manager hand-selects team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is meant by the term groupthink and what are two symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink refers to the tendency of mem

Question 12

A project involving a compelling objective is an example of a condition that supports the development of high-performing teams.List four more conditions and briefly explain how they support the development of a high-performing team.

Accepted Answer

Conditions that support high-performing

Question 13

________ rewards typically should be used only when everyone on the team recognizes that a member is deserving of special recognition.

Accepted Answer

Individual
Explanation: Indivi

Question 14

Co-location of team members, team names, and team rituals are common vehicles for establishing a team identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) Desirable job assignments 
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) Public recognition 
A) Desirable job assignments 
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) Public recognition

Question 16

Synergy can be both negative as well as positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Because most project work is a collaborative effort, most project managers advocate the use of _______ rewards.

Accepted Answer

group
Explanation: Because most project

Question 18

The first _________ is critical to the early functioning of the project team.It sets the tone for how the team will work together.

Accepted Answer

meeting
Explanation: The first meeting i

Question 19

A project team gets things done without having to go through normal protocols of the parent organization.This is an example of _____________.

Accepted Answer

bureaucratic bypass syndrome
Explanation

Question 20

Individual rewards for outstanding work would NOT include

Accepted Answer

A) Letters of commendation. 
B) Public recognition. 
C) Desirable job assignments. 
D) Judiciously making exceptions to the rules. 
E) All of these are examples of individual rewards for outstanding work. 
A) Letters of commendation. 
B) Public recognition. 
C) Desirable job assignments. 
D) Judiciously making exceptions to the rules. 
E) All of these are examples of individual rewards for outstanding work.

Experience and research indicate that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under all the following conditions EXCEPT

During which stage of team development do members accept that they are part of a project group but resist the constraints that the project and the group put on their individuality?

When not going through normal protocols of the parent organization becomes habit and results in rejection of policies and procedures, this is known as which of the following project pitfalls?

Team meetings, co-location of team members, team names, and team rituals are common vehicles when establishing a team _________.

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

During the ________ stage of group development, the team is fully functional and working together to accomplish the project goals.

Members who are geographically situated so that they may never be able to meet face-to-face would be a characteristic of a ________ project team.

Researchers have found that high-performance teams have norms for team interaction.Which of the following is NOT one of those norms?

How can a project manager support and encourage functional conflict?

Research indicates that high-performance teams are much more likely to develop when the manager hand-selects team members.

What is meant by the term groupthink and what are two symptoms?

A project involving a compelling objective is an example of a condition that supports the development of high-performing teams.List four more conditions and briefly explain how they support the development of a high-performing team.

________ rewards typically should be used only when everyone on the team recognizes that a member is deserving of special recognition.

Co-location of team members, team names, and team rituals are common vehicles for establishing a team identity.

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

Synergy can be both negative as well as positive.

Because most project work is a collaborative effort, most project managers advocate the use of _______ rewards.

The first _________ is critical to the early functioning of the project team.It sets the tone for how the team will work together.

A project team gets things done without having to go through normal protocols of the parent organization.This is an example of _____________.

Individual rewards for outstanding work would NOT include

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

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Exam 11: Managing Project Team

Experience and research indicate that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under all the following conditions EXCEPT

During which stage of team development do members accept that they are part of a project group but resist the constraints that the project and the group put on their individuality?

When not going through normal protocols of the parent organization becomes habit and results in rejection of policies and procedures, this is known as which of the following project pitfalls?

Team meetings, co-location of team members, team names, and team rituals are common vehicles when establishing a team _________.

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

During the ________ stage of group development, the team is fully functional and working together to accomplish the project goals.

Members who are geographically situated so that they may never be able to meet face-to-face would be a characteristic of a ________ project team.

Researchers have found that high-performance teams have norms for team interaction.Which of the following is NOT one of those norms?

How can a project manager support and encourage functional conflict?

Research indicates that high-performance teams are much more likely to develop when the manager hand-selects team members.

What is meant by the term groupthink and what are two symptoms?

A project involving a compelling objective is an example of a condition that supports the development of high-performing teams.List four more conditions and briefly explain how they support the development of a high-performing team.

________ rewards typically should be used only when everyone on the team recognizes that a member is deserving of special recognition.

Co-location of team members, team names, and team rituals are common vehicles for establishing a team identity.

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

Synergy can be both negative as well as positive.

Because most project work is a collaborative effort, most project managers advocate the use of _______ rewards.

The first _________ is critical to the early functioning of the project team.It sets the tone for how the team will work together.

A project team gets things done without having to go through normal protocols of the parent organization.This is an example of _____________.

Individual rewards for outstanding work would NOT include

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

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