Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Humm Factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Questions are designed to elicit responses that require data. 
B)  It is a survey developed during the later phases of a project. 
C)  Qualitative responses are converted to a quantitative value. 
D)  Reponses are scored on a scale from 1 to 5. 
E)  Projects with a high level of complexity due to team-based and cultural issues are surveyed less frequently. 
A)  Questions are designed to elicit responses that require data. 
B)  It is a survey developed during the later phases of a project. 
C)  Qualitative responses are converted to a quantitative value. 
D)  Reponses are scored on a scale from 1 to 5. 
E)  Projects with a high level of complexity due to team-based and cultural issues are surveyed less frequently.

Question 2

Typically on smaller, less complex projects, project managers need more organizational skills to deal with the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Briefly describe emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence is the ability to

Question 4

Edgar Schein described organizational culture as a tangible concept that constrains, stabilizes, and provides structure to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a reliable way to assign people with similar ways of thinking to project tasks. 
B)  The purpose of the MBTI is to understand and appreciate the differences among people. 
C)  Effective interpretation of the MBTI does not require any kind of training. 
D)  It identifies 12 personality types based on four preferences derived from the questionnaire. 
E)  On large, complex projects, all project managers use the MBTI as an individual skill-building tool after project start-up. 
A)  It is a reliable way to assign people with similar ways of thinking to project tasks. 
B)  The purpose of the MBTI is to understand and appreciate the differences among people. 
C)  Effective interpretation of the MBTI does not require any kind of training. 
D)  It identifies 12 personality types based on four preferences derived from the questionnaire. 
E)  On large, complex projects, all project managers use the MBTI as an individual skill-building tool after project start-up.

Question 6

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI), the _____ type describes a preference for internalizing information.

Accepted Answer

A)  Thinking T)-Feeling F) 
B)  Extroversion 
E) -Introversion I) 
C)  Sociability S)-Nervousness N) 
D)  Sensing S)-Intuition N) 
E)  Judging J)-Perceiving P) 
A)  Thinking T)-Feeling F) 
B)  Extroversion 
E) -Introversion I) 
C)  Sociability S)-Nervousness N) 
D)  Sensing S)-Intuition N) 
E)  Judging J)-Perceiving P)

Question 7

Robert Tannenbaum and Warren Schmidt described leaders as either _____ or _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  autocratic; democratic 
B)  transactional; transformational 
C)  implementers; visionaries 
D)  analytical; team oriented 
E)  pathfinders; problem solvers 
A)  autocratic; democratic 
B)  transactional; transformational 
C)  implementers; visionaries 
D)  analytical; team oriented 
E)  pathfinders; problem solvers

Question 8

Emotional intelligence includes self-indulgence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Creating a positive project story entails identifying the _____ aspects of a project and building a positive outcome.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex 
B)  unique 
C)  standard 
D)  verifiable 
E)  social 
A)  complex 
B)  unique 
C)  standard 
D)  verifiable 
E)  social

Question 10

Contracts are conducive to establishing a trusting project culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a source of qualitative information available to project managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Project schedules 
B)  Budget reports 
C)  Risk analysis 
D)  Goal tracking 
E)  Judgments of expert team members 
A)  Project schedules 
B)  Budget reports 
C)  Risk analysis 
D)  Goal tracking 
E)  Judgments of expert team members

Question 12

A team is most appropriate when speed is important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In building trust on a project, project managers can assure that the _____ stated goals) and _____ goals that are reinforced) are aligned.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal goals; professional goals 
B)  super-ordinate goals; personal goals 
C)  professional goals; strategic goals 
D)  official goals; operational goals 
E)  indirect goals; direct goals 
A)  personal goals; professional goals 
B)  super-ordinate goals; personal goals 
C)  professional goals; strategic goals 
D)  official goals; operational goals 
E)  indirect goals; direct goals

Question 14

Describe a conflict resolution approach that a project manager can use to deal with conflicts?

Accepted Answer

One conflict resolution approach involve

Question 15

Under which of the following conditions would a person be more appropriate than a team?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the problem and solution cross project functions 
B)  When a commitment to the solution is needed by large portions of the project group 
C)  When the activities involved in solving the problem are vague 
D)  When innovation is required 
E)  When speed is important 
A)  When the problem and solution cross project functions 
B)  When a commitment to the solution is needed by large portions of the project group 
C)  When the activities involved in solving the problem are vague 
D)  When innovation is required 
E)  When speed is important

Question 16

Explain how a project manager can build trust.

Accepted Answer

Building trust on a project begins with

Question 17

The project manager has several tools for developing good _____ information-based on numbers and measurements-such as the project schedules, budgets and budget reports, risk analysis, and goal tracking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The project manager has several tools for...

Question 18

The goal of negotiations is to develop the lowest costs for the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ is placing yourself in the speaker's position as much as possible, understanding the communication from the point of view of the speaker, listening to the body language and other environmental cues, and striving not just to hear, but to understand.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is placing yourself in the speaker's...

Question 20

_____ is a creative process that requires both fun and focus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a creative process that requires...

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Humm Factor?

Typically on smaller, less complex projects, project managers need more organizational skills to deal with the project.

Briefly describe emotional intelligence.

Edgar Schein described organizational culture as a tangible concept that constrains, stabilizes, and provides structure to the organization.

Which of the following is true about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI)?

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI), the _____ type describes a preference for internalizing information.

Robert Tannenbaum and Warren Schmidt described leaders as either _ or _.

Emotional intelligence includes self-indulgence.

Creating a positive project story entails identifying the _____ aspects of a project and building a positive outcome.

Contracts are conducive to establishing a trusting project culture.

Which of the following is a source of qualitative information available to project managers?

A team is most appropriate when speed is important.

In building trust on a project, project managers can assure that the _ stated goals) and _ goals that are reinforced) are aligned.

Describe a conflict resolution approach that a project manager can use to deal with conflicts?

Under which of the following conditions would a person be more appropriate than a team?

Explain how a project manager can build trust.

The project manager has several tools for developing good _____ information-based on numbers and measurements-such as the project schedules, budgets and budget reports, risk analysis, and goal tracking.

The goal of negotiations is to develop the lowest costs for the project.

_____ is placing yourself in the speaker's position as much as possible, understanding the communication from the point of view of the speaker, listening to the body language and other environmental cues, and striving not just to hear, but to understand.

_____ is a creative process that requires both fun and focus.

Introduction to Project Management

Project Profiling

Project Phases and Organization

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Communication Technologies

Starting a Project

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters

Exam 5: Working With People on Projects

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Humm Factor?

Typically on smaller, less complex projects, project managers need more organizational skills to deal with the project.

Briefly describe emotional intelligence.

Edgar Schein described organizational culture as a tangible concept that constrains, stabilizes, and provides structure to the organization.

Which of the following is true about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI)?

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator MBTI), the _____ type describes a preference for internalizing information.

Robert Tannenbaum and Warren Schmidt described leaders as either _____ or _____.

Emotional intelligence includes self-indulgence.

Creating a positive project story entails identifying the _____ aspects of a project and building a positive outcome.

Contracts are conducive to establishing a trusting project culture.

Which of the following is a source of qualitative information available to project managers?

A team is most appropriate when speed is important.

In building trust on a project, project managers can assure that the _____ stated goals) and _____ goals that are reinforced) are aligned.

Describe a conflict resolution approach that a project manager can use to deal with conflicts?

Under which of the following conditions would a person be more appropriate than a team?

Explain how a project manager can build trust.

The project manager has several tools for developing good _____ information-based on numbers and measurements-such as the project schedules, budgets and budget reports, risk analysis, and goal tracking.

The goal of negotiations is to develop the lowest costs for the project.

_____ is placing yourself in the speaker's position as much as possible, understanding the communication from the point of view of the speaker, listening to the body language and other environmental cues, and striving not just to hear, but to understand.

_____ is a creative process that requires both fun and focus.

Introduction to Project Management

Project Profiling

Project Phases and Organization

Understanding and Meeting Client Expectations

Communication Technologies

Starting a Project

Project Time Management

Estimating and Managing Costs

Managing Project Quality

Managing Project Risk

Project Procurement and Closure

Filters

Robert Tannenbaum and Warren Schmidt described leaders as either _ or _.

In building trust on a project, project managers can assure that the _ stated goals) and _ goals that are reinforced) are aligned.