Question 1

Which of the following steps is part of forming?

Accepted Answer

A)  mediating conflicts 
B)  running effective meetings 
C)  revising objectives and outcomes 
D)  identifying project outcomes 
A)  mediating conflicts 
B)  running effective meetings 
C)  revising objectives and outcomes 
D)  identifying project outcomes D

Question 2

Individually or in small groups as assigned by your instructor, research two or three different groupware packages online. What benefits do you notice for each program? What drawbacks do you notice? Are any necessary features omitted? Write your instructor a memo recommending the most effective option among the groupware programs that you evaluated, explaining your reason for choosing the option that you did as well as comparing and contrasting the different choices.

Accepted Answer

To: [Instructor's Name]
From: [Your Name]
Date: [Today's Date]
Subject: Groupware Program Recommendation

I have researched two different groupware packages online as assigned and have evaluated their benefits, drawbacks, and necessary features. After comparing and contrasting the different choices, I recommend [Most Effective Option] as the most effective option among the groupware programs that I evaluated.

Option 1: [Groupware Package 1]
Benefits:
- User-friendly interface
- Integration with popular productivity tools
- Real-time collaboration features

Drawbacks:
- Limited customization options
- High cost for additional features
- Limited support for mobile devices

Necessary features omitted:
- Advanced project management tools
- Integration with customer relationship management (CRM) software

Option 2: [Groupware Package 2]
Benefits:
- Robust project management features
- Seamless integration with CRM software
- Strong security measures

Drawbacks:
- Steeper learning curve for new users
- Limited support for third-party integrations
- Lack of real-time collaboration features

Necessary features omitted:
- User-friendly interface
- Mobile app support

After evaluating both options, I recommend [Most Effective Option] as the most effective groupware program. It offers a balance of user-friendly interface, real-time collaboration features, and integration with popular productivity tools. Additionally, it provides advanced project management tools and mobile app support, which were necessary features omitted in the other option. While it may have a higher cost, the added features and flexibility make it the best choice for our team's needs.

Thank you for considering my recommendation. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please let me know.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Question 3

Which of the following represents the correct order for the steps of mediation?

Accepted Answer

A)  choose a mediator, both sides state positions, identify the issues, prioritize the issues, address each issue separately, write down an agreement 
B)  choose a mediator, identify the issues, prioritize the issues, both sides state positions, address each issue separately, write down an agreement 
C)  choose a mediator, both sides state positions, identify the issues, address each issue separately, prioritize the issues, write down an agreement 
D)  choose a mediator, identify the issues, both sides state positions, prioritize the issues, address each issue separately, write down an agreement 
A)  choose a mediator, both sides state positions, identify the issues, prioritize the issues, address each issue separately, write down an agreement 
B)  choose a mediator, identify the issues, prioritize the issues, both sides state positions, address each issue separately, write down an agreement 
C)  choose a mediator, both sides state positions, identify the issues, address each issue separately, prioritize the issues, write down an agreement 
D)  choose a mediator, identify the issues, both sides state positions, prioritize the issues, address each issue separately, write down an agreement A

Question 4

Project outcomes are the visible and measurable results of the team's efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which role is responsible for writing the report?

Accepted Answer

A)  coordinator 
B)  researcher 
C)  editor 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  coordinator 
B)  researcher 
C)  editor 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 6

Virtual teaming changes traditional teaming strategies in significant ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the first steps of strategic planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  defining purpose 
B)  defining design 
C)  defining readers 
D)  defining context 
A)  defining purpose 
B)  defining design 
C)  defining readers 
D)  defining context

Question 8

Which of the following roles does a facilitator perform in order to keep the project on track?

Accepted Answer

A)  editor 
B)  researcher 
C)  coordinator 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  editor 
B)  researcher 
C)  coordinator 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 9

Name and explain five of the ten techniques for running effective meetings.

Accepted Answer

Sure, here are five techniques for runni

Question 10

Divide into groups of four or five students, or divide into groups as assigned by your instructor. These groups may be useful for small group work throughout the rest of the semester. In your groups, create an agreement that will address conflict resolution for the team to use in the event that conflicts arise in future assignments. Consider how you wish to communicate and collaborate in and out of the classroom and how decisions will be made. Be sure to plan for unforeseen circumstances such as a team member failing to fulfill his or her responsibilities. Submit your plan to your instructor for approval.

Accepted Answer

As a group, we have discussed and create

Question 11

Which of the following will a work plan do?

Accepted Answer

A)  establish a project calendar 
B)  detail rules of mediation 
C)  identify the mission and objectives of the project 
D)  a and c 
A)  establish a project calendar 
B)  detail rules of mediation 
C)  identify the mission and objectives of the project 
D)  a and c

Question 12

Explain why project calendar is an important part of planning.

Accepted Answer

A project calendar is an essential tool

Question 13

Which of the following time management techniques can be helpful in creating a project calendar?

Accepted Answer

A)  backward planning 
B)  proactive planning 
C)  forward planning 
D)  circular planning 
A)  backward planning 
B)  proactive planning 
C)  forward planning 
D)  circular planning

Question 14

When is your team performing?

Accepted Answer

A)  when team members are comfortable with the project and their roles in it 
B)  when team members recognize the other members' talents and weaknesses 
C)  when team members begin to anticipate each other's needs and capabilities 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  when team members are comfortable with the project and their roles in it 
B)  when team members recognize the other members' talents and weaknesses 
C)  when team members begin to anticipate each other's needs and capabilities 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 15

Which of the following describes storming?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team members collaborate to share ideas during the initial phases of a project. 
B)  Storming requires planning for the future and determining a project calendar. 
C)  Team members feel comfortable in their roles and begin to trust one another. 
D)  Storming requires conflict management to deal with tension. 
A)  Team members collaborate to share ideas during the initial phases of a project. 
B)  Storming requires planning for the future and determining a project calendar. 
C)  Team members feel comfortable in their roles and begin to trust one another. 
D)  Storming requires conflict management to deal with tension.

Question 16

Metrics are used by organizations to measure the performance of teams in key areas like client satisfaction, return on investment (ROI), and quality improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What should your team agree on before anything else?

Accepted Answer

A)  time line 
B)  mission statement and deliverables 
C)  budget 
D)  design 
A)  time line 
B)  mission statement and deliverables 
C)  budget 
D)  design

Which of the following steps is part of forming?

Which of the following represents the correct order for the steps of mediation?

Project outcomes are the visible and measurable results of the team's efforts.

Which role is responsible for writing the report?

Virtual teaming changes traditional teaming strategies in significant ways.

Which of the following is NOT one of the first steps of strategic planning?

Which of the following roles does a facilitator perform in order to keep the project on track?

Name and explain five of the ten techniques for running effective meetings.

Which of the following will a work plan do?

Explain why project calendar is an important part of planning.

Which of the following time management techniques can be helpful in creating a project calendar?

When is your team performing?

Which of the following describes storming?

Metrics are used by organizations to measure the performance of teams in key areas like client satisfaction, return on investment (ROI), and quality improvement.

What should your team agree on before anything else?

Communicating in the Technical Workplace

Communicating in a Reader-Focused Way

Managing Ethical Challenges

Letters, Memos, and E-Mail

Instructions and Documentation

Proposals

Activity Reports

Analytical Reports

Starting Your Career

Strategic Planning, Being Creative

Persuading Others

Researching in Technical Workplaces

Organizing and Drafting

Using Plain and Persuasive Style

Designing Documents and Interfaces

Creating and Using Graphics

Revising and Editing for Usability

Preparing and Giving Presentations

Writing for the Web

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Exam 3: Working in Teams

Which of the following steps is part of forming?

Which of the following represents the correct order for the steps of mediation?

Project outcomes are the visible and measurable results of the team's efforts.

Which role is responsible for writing the report?

Virtual teaming changes traditional teaming strategies in significant ways.

Which of the following is NOT one of the first steps of strategic planning?

Which of the following roles does a facilitator perform in order to keep the project on track?

Name and explain five of the ten techniques for running effective meetings.

Which of the following will a work plan do?

Explain why project calendar is an important part of planning.

Which of the following time management techniques can be helpful in creating a project calendar?

When is your team performing?

Which of the following describes storming?

Metrics are used by organizations to measure the performance of teams in key areas like client satisfaction, return on investment (ROI), and quality improvement.

What should your team agree on before anything else?

Communicating in the Technical Workplace

Communicating in a Reader-Focused Way

Managing Ethical Challenges

Letters, Memos, and E-Mail

Instructions and Documentation

Proposals

Activity Reports

Analytical Reports

Starting Your Career

Strategic Planning, Being Creative

Persuading Others

Researching in Technical Workplaces

Organizing and Drafting

Using Plain and Persuasive Style

Designing Documents and Interfaces

Creating and Using Graphics

Revising and Editing for Usability

Preparing and Giving Presentations

Writing for the Web

Filters