Question 1

Effective delegation requires that the project manager have

Accepted Answer

A)  control over the project team. 
B)  confidence in each member of the project team. 
C)  self-confidence and arrogance. 
D)  power to force action. 
A)  control over the project team. 
B)  confidence in each member of the project team. 
C)  self-confidence and arrogance. 
D)  power to force action. B

Question 2

At the start of the project, procedures need to be established regarding how changes will be

Accepted Answer

A)  initiated. 
B)  documented and authorized. 
C)  compensated. 
D)  presented. 
A)  initiated. 
B)  documented and authorized. 
C)  compensated. 
D)  presented. B

Question 3

The project manager is a key ingredient in the success of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A final way in which the project manager can develop people is by having them attend formal training sessions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A common barrier to effective delegation is that the project manager is afraid that he will lose control of the work and not know what is going on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The project manager establishes the parameters and guidelines for what needs to be done, and then tells the project team members how to get it done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A common barrier to effective delegation is that the project manager has confidence in the capability of others to do the work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The effective manager does not tell people how to do their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The project manager maintains authority and assigns responsibility to specific individuals or subcontractors for the various tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A good project manager stresses the value of self-indulgence by encouraging individuals to take the initiative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Finally, and most important, the task of organizing involves creating an environment in which the individuals may be motivated to work together as a project team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The project manager has the responsibility for _________ in terms of specific results.

Accepted Answer

A)  providing a clear understanding of what is expected 
B)  telling project team members how to perform 
C)  detailing the specific actions 
D)  limiting the actions of the project team 
A)  providing a clear understanding of what is expected 
B)  telling project team members how to perform 
C)  detailing the specific actions 
D)  limiting the actions of the project team

Question 13

Leadership requires that the project manager be highly motivated and set a positive example for the project team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Project managers must be good communicators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

______ is the act of allowing individuals to successfully carry out assigned tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Consignment 
B)  Facilitation 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Delegation 
A)  Consignment 
B)  Facilitation 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Delegation

Question 16

It's important for the project manager to provide timely feedback to the team and customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The project manager needs to use effective listening and to be able to make a persuasive case and clearly articulate her position on issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Project managers must have self-discipline, be able to prioritize, and show a willingness to delegate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The project manager must be careful to create situations that cause individuals to become discouraged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Conduct a self-evaluation, and learn from your mistakes to be an effective project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Effective delegation requires that the project manager have

At the start of the project, procedures need to be established regarding how changes will be

The project manager is a key ingredient in the success of a project.

A final way in which the project manager can develop people is by having them attend formal training sessions.

A common barrier to effective delegation is that the project manager is afraid that he will lose control of the work and not know what is going on.

The project manager establishes the parameters and guidelines for what needs to be done, and then tells the project team members how to get it done.

A common barrier to effective delegation is that the project manager has confidence in the capability of others to do the work.

The effective manager does not tell people how to do their jobs.

The project manager maintains authority and assigns responsibility to specific individuals or subcontractors for the various tasks.

A good project manager stresses the value of self-indulgence by encouraging individuals to take the initiative.

Finally, and most important, the task of organizing involves creating an environment in which the individuals may be motivated to work together as a project team.

The project manager has the responsibility for _________ in terms of specific results.

Leadership requires that the project manager be highly motivated and set a positive example for the project team.

Project managers must be good communicators.

______ is the act of allowing individuals to successfully carry out assigned tasks.

It's important for the project manager to provide timely feedback to the team and customer.

The project manager needs to use effective listening and to be able to make a persuasive case and clearly articulate her position on issues.

Project managers must have self-discipline, be able to prioritize, and show a willingness to delegate.

The project manager must be careful to create situations that cause individuals to become discouraged.

Conduct a self-evaluation, and learn from your mistakes to be an effective project manager.

Project Management Concepts

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilization

Determining Costs, Budget, and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organizational Structures

Project Management Information Systems

Filters

Exam 10: The Project Manager

Effective delegation requires that the project manager have

At the start of the project, procedures need to be established regarding how changes will be

The project manager is a key ingredient in the success of a project.

A final way in which the project manager can develop people is by having them attend formal training sessions.

A common barrier to effective delegation is that the project manager is afraid that he will lose control of the work and not know what is going on.

The project manager establishes the parameters and guidelines for what needs to be done, and then tells the project team members how to get it done.

A common barrier to effective delegation is that the project manager has confidence in the capability of others to do the work.

The effective manager does not tell people how to do their jobs.

The project manager maintains authority and assigns responsibility to specific individuals or subcontractors for the various tasks.

A good project manager stresses the value of self-indulgence by encouraging individuals to take the initiative.

Finally, and most important, the task of organizing involves creating an environment in which the individuals may be motivated to work together as a project team.

The project manager has the responsibility for _________ in terms of specific results.

Leadership requires that the project manager be highly motivated and set a positive example for the project team.

Project managers must be good communicators.

______ is the act of allowing individuals to successfully carry out assigned tasks.

It's important for the project manager to provide timely feedback to the team and customer.

The project manager needs to use effective listening and to be able to make a persuasive case and clearly articulate her position on issues.

Project managers must have self-discipline, be able to prioritize, and show a willingness to delegate.

The project manager must be careful to create situations that cause individuals to become discouraged.

Conduct a self-evaluation, and learn from your mistakes to be an effective project manager.

Project Management Concepts

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Developing Project Proposals

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilization

Determining Costs, Budget, and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organizational Structures

Project Management Information Systems

Filters