Question 1

Increased conflict and loss of coordination are typical disadvantages of outsourcing project work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not a key to successful partnering relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) Mutual trust 
B) Jointly shared risk 
C) Total company involvement 
D) Independent project teams 
E) Long-term commitment 
A) Mutual trust 
B) Jointly shared risk 
C) Total company involvement 
D) Independent project teams 
E) Long-term commitment

Question 3

Long-term partnerships will provide all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Improved communication 
B) More efficient utilization of resources 
C) Reduced need for total number of partnerships 
D) Lower administrative costs 
E) Improved innovation 
A) Improved communication 
B) More efficient utilization of resources 
C) Reduced need for total number of partnerships 
D) Lower administrative costs 
E) Improved innovation

Question 4

Which of the following would be included in best practices in outsourcing project work?

Accepted Answer

A) Establishing long-term relationships 
B) Include financial incentives 
C) Reduce costs by using tried and true methods 
D) A and B are both correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct 
A) Establishing long-term relationships 
B) Include financial incentives 
C) Reduce costs by using tried and true methods 
D) A and B are both correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct

Question 5

In the research highlight on IT project managers, different roles that are critical to the success of the project manager were discussed.Identify each of the five roles and briefly discuss them.

Accepted Answer

1.Entrepreneur, 2.Po

Question 6

Discuss how key practices in partnering relationships vary with those in traditional practice for 1.risk, 2.length of commitment, and 3.structure of project teams.

Accepted Answer

1.In partnering, risk is shared jointly

Question 7

To make sure that an outsourcer thoroughly understands your requirements you should:

Accepted Answer

A) Document your conversations in writing 
B) Insist that the outsourcer write the requirements in their own words 
C) Request they build a prototype 
D) Both A and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct 
A) Document your conversations in writing 
B) Insist that the outsourcer write the requirements in their own words 
C) Request they build a prototype 
D) Both A and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct

Question 8

All conversations with outsourcers should be followed up with commitments documented in writing since they are likely to understand written English better than spoken English.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The best defense against unreasonable, win/lose negotiators is having what Fisher and Ury call a strong BATNA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Experience indicates that co-location of project teams is not worth the extra costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"Let anger fly out of the window" is an example of the ___________ key point of negotiation.

Accepted Answer

separate the people from the problem
Exp

Question 12

Breakdowns in __________ of professionals from different organizations can occur if the project work requires close collaboration and mutual adjustment.

Accepted Answer

coordination
Explanation: Coordination o

Question 13

Key practices in partnering relationships include:

Accepted Answer

A) Single project contracting 
B) Goals and objectives are similar 
C) Access to each other's organizational resources 
D) Both B and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct 
A) Single project contracting 
B) Goals and objectives are similar 
C) Access to each other's organizational resources 
D) Both B and C are correct 
E) A, B, and C are all correct

Question 14

Recent outsourcing trends have shown an increasing emphasis on the suppliers for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Further cost reductions 
B) Increased quality of work performed 
C) Increased ability to collaborate 
D) Increased ability to work together 
E) All of these are recent trends 
A) Further cost reductions 
B) Increased quality of work performed 
C) Increased ability to collaborate 
D) Increased ability to work together 
E) All of these are recent trends

Question 15

Best practices in outsourcing project work include all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Well defined requirements and procedures 
B) Training and teambuilding activities 
C) Well established conflict management processes 
D) Frequent reviews and status updates 
E) All of these are best practices 
A) Well defined requirements and procedures 
B) Training and teambuilding activities 
C) Well established conflict management processes 
D) Frequent reviews and status updates 
E) All of these are best practices

Question 16

Which of the following is reflected in the saying "Let anger fly out the window"?

Accepted Answer

A) Separate people from the problem 
B) Be honest 
C) Focus on interests, not positions 
D) Invent options for mutual gain 
E) When possible, use objective criteria 
A) Separate people from the problem 
B) Be honest 
C) Focus on interests, not positions 
D) Invent options for mutual gain 
E) When possible, use objective criteria

Question 17

In some countries, laws are considered to be guidelines that are not necessarily followed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Working in outsourcing teams, projects can be completed faster and more cheaply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a partnering relationship, ________ is shared jointly among the partners, which encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Accepted Answer

risk
Explanation: Risk is shar

Question 20

The traditional project process includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Independent project teams 
B) Shared goals and objectives 
C) Single project teams 
D) Risk is transferred to the other party 
E) Limited objectivity 
A) Independent project teams 
B) Shared goals and objectives 
C) Single project teams 
D) Risk is transferred to the other party 
E) Limited objectivity

Increased conflict and loss of coordination are typical disadvantages of outsourcing project work.

Which of the following is not a key to successful partnering relationships?

Long-term partnerships will provide all the following except:

Which of the following would be included in best practices in outsourcing project work?

In the research highlight on IT project managers, different roles that are critical to the success of the project manager were discussed.Identify each of the five roles and briefly discuss them.

Discuss how key practices in partnering relationships vary with those in traditional practice for 1.risk, 2.length of commitment, and 3.structure of project teams.

To make sure that an outsourcer thoroughly understands your requirements you should:

All conversations with outsourcers should be followed up with commitments documented in writing since they are likely to understand written English better than spoken English.

The best defense against unreasonable, win/lose negotiators is having what Fisher and Ury call a strong BATNA.

Experience indicates that co-location of project teams is not worth the extra costs.

"Let anger fly out of the window" is an example of the ___________ key point of negotiation.

Breakdowns in __________ of professionals from different organizations can occur if the project work requires close collaboration and mutual adjustment.

Key practices in partnering relationships include:

Recent outsourcing trends have shown an increasing emphasis on the suppliers for all of the following except:

Best practices in outsourcing project work include all the following except:

Which of the following is reflected in the saying "Let anger fly out the window"?

In some countries, laws are considered to be guidelines that are not necessarily followed.

Working in outsourcing teams, projects can be completed faster and more cheaply.

In a partnering relationship, ________ is shared jointly among the partners, which encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

The traditional project process includes all of the following except:

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

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

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Exam 12: Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Increased conflict and loss of coordination are typical disadvantages of outsourcing project work.

Which of the following is not a key to successful partnering relationships?

Long-term partnerships will provide all the following except:

Which of the following would be included in best practices in outsourcing project work?

In the research highlight on IT project managers, different roles that are critical to the success of the project manager were discussed.Identify each of the five roles and briefly discuss them.

Discuss how key practices in partnering relationships vary with those in traditional practice for 1.risk, 2.length of commitment, and 3.structure of project teams.

To make sure that an outsourcer thoroughly understands your requirements you should:

All conversations with outsourcers should be followed up with commitments documented in writing since they are likely to understand written English better than spoken English.

The best defense against unreasonable, win/lose negotiators is having what Fisher and Ury call a strong BATNA.

Experience indicates that co-location of project teams is not worth the extra costs.

"Let anger fly out of the window" is an example of the ___________ key point of negotiation.

Breakdowns in __________ of professionals from different organizations can occur if the project work requires close collaboration and mutual adjustment.

Key practices in partnering relationships include:

Recent outsourcing trends have shown an increasing emphasis on the suppliers for all of the following except:

Best practices in outsourcing project work include all the following except:

Which of the following is reflected in the saying "Let anger fly out the window"?

In some countries, laws are considered to be guidelines that are not necessarily followed.

Working in outsourcing teams, projects can be completed faster and more cheaply.

In a partnering relationship, ________ is shared jointly among the partners, which encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

The traditional project process includes all of the following except:

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

Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager

Managing Project Teams

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters