Deck 3: Organizing and Leading the Construction Project

Question 1

As companies shift towards an increased level of centralized control more and more decisions will be moved to the field.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following positions would most likely serve in a staff (versus a line) position of authority?

A) Superintendent
B) Project Manager
C) Legal Counsel
D) Vice President of Operations
E) All of the above

Answer 2

Legal Counsel

Question 3

The subordinate's (receiver's) background, experience, and level of education must be considered when choosing the appropriate symbols of communication.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

"Esprit de corps" is a term associated with????

A) Order and Discipline
B) Morale
C) Goals and Accountability
D) Mentoring
E) Communication

Question 5

Which of the below listed terms addresses the number of subordinates a manager supervises?

A) Span of Control
B) Gangplank
C) Reciprocal relationship
D) Authority
E) Responsibility

Question 6

Leadership focuses on the scientific study of decision making, moving away from guesswork to the establishment of set methodologies for making intelligent decisions.

Question 7

Which of the following terms is used to describe the "unofficial/informal" relationship established between two workers in two different departments?

A) Matrix
B) Pooled relationship
C) Gangplank
D) Leadership
E) Responsibility

Question 8

???? is the primary focus of an effective Total Quality Management program.

A) Efficient product work flow
B) Customer Satisfaction
C) Continuous Improvement
D) Organization Esprit de Corps
E) Both b & c

Question 9

????can best be described as the process of training and developing future project leaders.

A)Management
B) Motivating
C) Business Development
D) Mentoring
E) None of the above