Question 1

Project managers play a key role in developing high-performance project teams.Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to this role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduct project meetings 
B)  Recruit team members 
C)  Manage a reward system 
D)  Manage conflict 
E)  Report progress to top management 
A)  Conduct project meetings 
B)  Recruit team members 
C)  Manage a reward system 
D)  Manage conflict 
E)  Report progress to top management

Question 2

What is a virtual project team and what are two challenges in managing such a team?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a virtual project team and...

Question 3

Group decision making should be used when strong commitment to the decision is needed and when there is a low probability of acceptance if only one person makes the decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When not going through normal protocols of the parent organization becomes habit and results in rejection of policies and procedures,this is known as which of the following project pitfalls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Groupthink 
B)  Going native 
C)  Bureaucratic bypass syndrome 
D)  Projectitis 
E)  The privileged parameter 
A)  Groupthink 
B)  Going native 
C)  Bureaucratic bypass syndrome 
D)  Projectitis 
E)  The privileged parameter

Question 5

Groupthink refers to the tendency of members in highly cohesive groups to lose their critical evaluative capabilities resulting in quick decision making with little consideration of alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When a project manager attempts to reduce the intensity of the conflict by smoothing over differences or interjecting humor,he or she is ___________ the conflict.

Accepted Answer

controlling
Explanation: When controllin

Question 7

A vision refers to an image a project team holds in common about how the project will look upon completion,how they will work together,and/or how customers will accept the project.Although they should be similar,everyone's vision will not be the same.Why not? How might having only similar visions support the project?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A vision refers to an image a...

Question 8

Strategies to manage dysfunctional conflict do NOT include _____ the conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  Control 
B)  Arbitrate 
C)  Mediate 
D)  Accept 
E)  Encourage 
A)  Control 
B)  Arbitrate 
C)  Mediate 
D)  Accept 
E)  Encourage

Question 9

Establishing a team identity is facilitated by

Accepted Answer

A)  Team members working in a common space. 
B)  Creation of a project team name. 
C)  Effective use of meetings. 
D)  Team rituals. 
E)  All of these are facilitators of establishing a team identity. 
A)  Team members working in a common space. 
B)  Creation of a project team name. 
C)  Effective use of meetings. 
D)  Team rituals. 
E)  All of these are facilitators of establishing a team identity.

Question 10

When project managers reduce the intensity of the conflict by smoothing over differences or interjecting humor when dysfunctional conflict arises,they are attempting to _________ the conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eliminate 
B)  Control 
C)  Mediate 
D)  Arbitrate 
E)  Encourage 
A)  Eliminate 
B)  Control 
C)  Mediate 
D)  Arbitrate 
E)  Encourage

Question 11

The storming stage of team development is complete when conflicts are resolved and leadership roles are accepted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During which stage of team development do team members establish ground rules and try to find out what behaviors are acceptable and what performance expectations are?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Performing 
D)  Adjourning 
E)  Forming 
A)  Norming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Performing 
D)  Adjourning 
E)  Forming

Question 13

________ decision making should be used when strong commitment to a decision is needed and there is a low probability of acceptance if the decision were to be made by one person.

Accepted Answer

Group
Explanation: Group decision making

Question 14

What is meant by the term groupthink and what are two symptoms?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is meant by the term groupthink...

Project managers play a key role in developing high-performance project teams.Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to this role?

What is a virtual project team and what are two challenges in managing such a team?

Group decision making should be used when strong commitment to the decision is needed and when there is a low probability of acceptance if only one person makes the decision.

When not going through normal protocols of the parent organization becomes habit and results in rejection of policies and procedures,this is known as which of the following project pitfalls?

Groupthink refers to the tendency of members in highly cohesive groups to lose their critical evaluative capabilities resulting in quick decision making with little consideration of alternatives.

When a project manager attempts to reduce the intensity of the conflict by smoothing over differences or interjecting humor,he or she is ___________ the conflict.

Strategies to manage dysfunctional conflict do NOT include _____ the conflict.

Establishing a team identity is facilitated by

When project managers reduce the intensity of the conflict by smoothing over differences or interjecting humor when dysfunctional conflict arises,they are attempting to _________ the conflict.

The storming stage of team development is complete when conflicts are resolved and leadership roles are accepted.

During which stage of team development do team members establish ground rules and try to find out what behaviors are acceptable and what performance expectations are?

________ decision making should be used when strong commitment to a decision is needed and there is a low probability of acceptance if the decision were to be made by one person.

What is meant by the term groupthink and what are two symptoms?

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

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

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 11: Managing Project Teams

Project managers play a key role in developing high-performance project teams.Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to this role?

What is a virtual project team and what are two challenges in managing such a team?

Group decision making should be used when strong commitment to the decision is needed and when there is a low probability of acceptance if only one person makes the decision.

When not going through normal protocols of the parent organization becomes habit and results in rejection of policies and procedures,this is known as which of the following project pitfalls?

Groupthink refers to the tendency of members in highly cohesive groups to lose their critical evaluative capabilities resulting in quick decision making with little consideration of alternatives.

When a project manager attempts to reduce the intensity of the conflict by smoothing over differences or interjecting humor,he or she is ___________ the conflict.

Strategies to manage dysfunctional conflict do NOT include _____ the conflict.

Establishing a team identity is facilitated by

When project managers reduce the intensity of the conflict by smoothing over differences or interjecting humor when dysfunctional conflict arises,they are attempting to _________ the conflict.

The storming stage of team development is complete when conflicts are resolved and leadership roles are accepted.

During which stage of team development do team members establish ground rules and try to find out what behaviors are acceptable and what performance expectations are?

________ decision making should be used when strong commitment to a decision is needed and there is a low probability of acceptance if the decision were to be made by one person.

What is meant by the term groupthink and what are two symptoms?

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

Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Project Closure

International Projects

Oversight

An Introduction to Agile Project Management

Project Management Career Paths

Filters