Question 1

Managers often need to use _____ techniques,which include rewards,incentives,feedback,or reasoning,to effectively manage projects.

Accepted Answer

A)  communication 
B)  persuasive 
C)  empowerment 
D)  delegation 
A)  communication 
B)  persuasive 
C)  empowerment 
D)  delegation B

Question 2

Faced with the task of planning the company convention and trade show,Marcia planned out all the deadlines and activities by starting with the actual convention and trade show and worked her way in reverse to today's date.From this,Marcia was able to lay out an exact schedule for completing all her tasks.Marcia was using the tactic of:

Accepted Answer

A)  stakeholding. 
B)  tracing. 
C)  backscheduling. 
D)  projecting. 
A)  stakeholding. 
B)  tracing. 
C)  backscheduling. 
D)  projecting. C

Question 3

Determining group members' interests and analyzing their planning and organization skills are a part of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  determining the project scope 
B)  determining participants and stakeholders 
C)  establishing checkpoints 
D)  identifying and obtaining necessary resources 
A)  determining the project scope 
B)  determining participants and stakeholders 
C)  establishing checkpoints 
D)  identifying and obtaining necessary resources B

Question 4

It is best to try and make up,budget or buy time later in a project rather than during the early stages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Develop a PERT chart for a team project for work or school.Determine the critical events and draft the network to determine the relationships and time frame for all activities.(Students may need suggestions - holiday party,planning a social event/homecoming dance,a team research project with report,finishing a basement,building a sidewalk,etc. )

Accepted Answer

Answers should include a developed PERT

Question 6

Brenda's team was in the process of clarifying outcomes and deliverables in comparison to the organizational strategy and goals.The project management step they are engaging in is:

Accepted Answer

A)  determining participants and stakeholders. 
B)  developing a timeline. 
C)  establishing checkpoints. 
D)  defining project objectives and scope. 
A)  determining participants and stakeholders. 
B)  developing a timeline. 
C)  establishing checkpoints. 
D)  defining project objectives and scope.

Question 7

By articulating the known steps in advance to complete a project and building in some slack in the schedule:

Accepted Answer

A)  project output can be predicted. 
B)  collegiality is kept in check. 
C)  contingencies can be anticipated. 
D)  job satisfaction can be measured. 
A)  project output can be predicted. 
B)  collegiality is kept in check. 
C)  contingencies can be anticipated. 
D)  job satisfaction can be measured.

Question 8

As project manager for GM's new SUV,Karen should avoid breaking the project into smaller incremental tasks to avoid overwhelming her team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

After looking at the PERT chart for the development of the new fashion line,Quinn realized that the longest path showed that the project would take a minimum of 60 days.Quinn was able to get this information as a result of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  longest path method. 
B)  activity path method. 
C)  critical path method. 
D)  project path method. 
A)  longest path method. 
B)  activity path method. 
C)  critical path method. 
D)  project path method.

Question 10

By not monitoring and catching problems early on in the project,Larry and his team are risking marginalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Projects need control and consistency for accomplishing the objectives while still involving all of the project members.This implies project managers should possess _____ skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  communication 
B)  persuasive and accommodative 
C)  empowerment and delegation 
D)  interpersonal 
A)  communication 
B)  persuasive and accommodative 
C)  empowerment and delegation 
D)  interpersonal

Question 12

Which of the following as a problem-solving technique,energizes a group toward identifying more creative,innovative,and better solutions than any one team member working on his or her own could have produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mass collaboration 
B)  Vertical thinking 
C)  Open calling 
D)  Brainstorming 
A)  Mass collaboration 
B)  Vertical thinking 
C)  Open calling 
D)  Brainstorming

Question 13

What are the benefits of project management to organizations,as well as individuals?

Accepted Answer

Project management helps organizations i

Question 14

Developing an effective communication system for project management would include:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying and obtaining necessary resources. 
B)  identifying the individual tasks necessary to achieve the objective. 
C)  revisiting initial decisions. 
D)  estimating completion time for each task. 
A)  identifying and obtaining necessary resources. 
B)  identifying the individual tasks necessary to achieve the objective. 
C)  revisiting initial decisions. 
D)  estimating completion time for each task.

Question 15

Parry is a project manager.By skipping which of the following steps would he risk "doing things right" instead of "doing the right things"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consider the team members' planning and organizing skills. 
B)  As a group,clarify the objectives when specific tasks are assigned. 
C)  Relate the project goals to overall organizational goals and strategy. 
D)  Clarify the scope of the project. 
A)  Consider the team members' planning and organizing skills. 
B)  As a group,clarify the objectives when specific tasks are assigned. 
C)  Relate the project goals to overall organizational goals and strategy. 
D)  Clarify the scope of the project.

Question 16

If Monte allocates 10-20% additional time to the starting phase of his project,he can develop better contingency plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ is the coordination of a team member's work and that of others such that organizational objectives can be achieved while meeting all the constraints.

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal management 
B)  Project management 
C)  Process management 
D)  Systems management 
A)  Goal management 
B)  Project management 
C)  Process management 
D)  Systems management

Question 18

Harvey's team is developing standards in order to measure success and clarify who will be evaluating the results.They are in the stage of:

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying and obtaining resources. 
B)  determining how project results will be appraised. 
C)  debriefing and evaluating project performance. 
D)  establishing checkpoints. 
A)  identifying and obtaining resources. 
B)  determining how project results will be appraised. 
C)  debriefing and evaluating project performance. 
D)  establishing checkpoints.

Question 19

Clarifying objectives can be one of the most critical step in project management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As project manager,Debbie should recognize that the action plan for her project has been determined and she should avoid deviations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Managers often need to use _____ techniques,which include rewards,incentives,feedback,or reasoning,to effectively manage projects.

Determining group members' interests and analyzing their planning and organization skills are a part of ____.

It is best to try and make up,budget or buy time later in a project rather than during the early stages.

Brenda's team was in the process of clarifying outcomes and deliverables in comparison to the organizational strategy and goals.The project management step they are engaging in is:

By articulating the known steps in advance to complete a project and building in some slack in the schedule:

As project manager for GM's new SUV,Karen should avoid breaking the project into smaller incremental tasks to avoid overwhelming her team.

After looking at the PERT chart for the development of the new fashion line,Quinn realized that the longest path showed that the project would take a minimum of 60 days.Quinn was able to get this information as a result of the:

By not monitoring and catching problems early on in the project,Larry and his team are risking marginalization.

Projects need control and consistency for accomplishing the objectives while still involving all of the project members.This implies project managers should possess _____ skills.

Which of the following as a problem-solving technique,energizes a group toward identifying more creative,innovative,and better solutions than any one team member working on his or her own could have produced?

What are the benefits of project management to organizations,as well as individuals?

Developing an effective communication system for project management would include:

Parry is a project manager.By skipping which of the following steps would he risk "doing things right" instead of "doing the right things"?

If Monte allocates 10-20% additional time to the starting phase of his project,he can develop better contingency plans.

_____ is the coordination of a team member's work and that of others such that organizational objectives can be achieved while meeting all the constraints.

Harvey's team is developing standards in order to measure success and clarify who will be evaluating the results.They are in the stage of:

Clarifying objectives can be one of the most critical step in project management.

As project manager,Debbie should recognize that the action plan for her project has been determined and she should avoid deviations.

Journey Into Self-Awareness

Self-Disclosure and Trust

Establishing Goals Consistent With Your Values and Ethics

Self-Management

Understanding and Working With Diverse Others

Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Effectively

Persuading Individuals and Audiences

Negotiation

Building Teams and Work Groups

Managing Conflict

Achieving Business Results Through Effective Meetings

Facilitating Team Success

Making Decisions and Solving Problems Creatively

Effective and Ethical Use of Power and Influence

Networking and Mentoring

Coaching and Providing Feedback for Improved Performance

Leading and Empowering Self and Others

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Exam 19: Project Management

Managers often need to use _____ techniques,which include rewards,incentives,feedback,or reasoning,to effectively manage projects.

Determining group members' interests and analyzing their planning and organization skills are a part of ____.

It is best to try and make up,budget or buy time later in a project rather than during the early stages.

Brenda's team was in the process of clarifying outcomes and deliverables in comparison to the organizational strategy and goals.The project management step they are engaging in is:

By articulating the known steps in advance to complete a project and building in some slack in the schedule:

As project manager for GM's new SUV,Karen should avoid breaking the project into smaller incremental tasks to avoid overwhelming her team.

After looking at the PERT chart for the development of the new fashion line,Quinn realized that the longest path showed that the project would take a minimum of 60 days.Quinn was able to get this information as a result of the:

By not monitoring and catching problems early on in the project,Larry and his team are risking marginalization.

Projects need control and consistency for accomplishing the objectives while still involving all of the project members.This implies project managers should possess _____ skills.

Which of the following as a problem-solving technique,energizes a group toward identifying more creative,innovative,and better solutions than any one team member working on his or her own could have produced?

What are the benefits of project management to organizations,as well as individuals?

Developing an effective communication system for project management would include:

Parry is a project manager.By skipping which of the following steps would he risk "doing things right" instead of "doing the right things"?

If Monte allocates 10-20% additional time to the starting phase of his project,he can develop better contingency plans.

_____ is the coordination of a team member's work and that of others such that organizational objectives can be achieved while meeting all the constraints.

Harvey's team is developing standards in order to measure success and clarify who will be evaluating the results.They are in the stage of:

Clarifying objectives can be one of the most critical step in project management.

As project manager,Debbie should recognize that the action plan for her project has been determined and she should avoid deviations.

Journey Into Self-Awareness

Self-Disclosure and Trust

Establishing Goals Consistent With Your Values and Ethics

Self-Management

Understanding and Working With Diverse Others

Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Communicating Effectively

Persuading Individuals and Audiences

Negotiation

Building Teams and Work Groups

Managing Conflict

Achieving Business Results Through Effective Meetings

Facilitating Team Success

Making Decisions and Solving Problems Creatively

Effective and Ethical Use of Power and Influence

Networking and Mentoring

Coaching and Providing Feedback for Improved Performance

Leading and Empowering Self and Others

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