Question 1

Symbolic actions at the project level that can contribute to a unique team subculture are called team ________.

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The answer of Symbolic actions at the project level that...

Question 2

During the ________ stage of group development,the team prepares for its own disbandment.High performance is no longer a top priority.Instead attention is devoted to wrapping up the project.

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The answer of During the ________ stage of group development,the...

Question 3

Roger is new-product project manager for a retail company.Recently the team has exhibited a high degree of conflict over who will control the group and how decisions will be made.Which stage of development is the team in?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

There is a high degree of internal conflict in the forming stage of team development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The text states that when managers are recruiting project team members,they should be wary of people who know too much about a specific technology.Why is this? Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

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The answer of The text states that when managers are...

Question 6

Which of the following would be considered the MOST effective project reward?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desirable job assignments 
B)  Lump-sum cash award 
C)  All-expenses-paid trip for team members and their families 
D)  Using negative reinforcement to motivate adequate performance 
E)  Public recognition

Question 7

Research indicates that high-performance teams are much more likely to develop when the manager hand-selects team members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why do project managers prefer to use group awards over individual rewards? When would it be appropriate to use individual rewards?

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The answer of Why do project managers prefer to use...

Question 9

The first _________ is critical to the early functioning of the project team.It sets the tone for how the team will work together.

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Question 10

A project involving a compelling objective is an example of a condition that supports the development of high-performing teams.List four more conditions and briefly explain how they support the development of a high-performing team.

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Question 11

During the ________ stage of group development,close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness.

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Question 12

When conducting project meetings,why is the first meeting so important?

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Question 13

Experienced project managers understand the value of having team members ________ for the project as opposed to appointing team members.

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Question 14

A project manager arbitrates conflict by intervening and attempting to negotiate a resolution by using reasoning,persuasion,and suggesting alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

During the ________ stage of group development,there is conflict over who will control the group and how decisions will be made.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the ________ stage of group development,there...

Question 16

When recruiting project team members,which of the following factors is NOT something a project manager might consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  The political connections the potential team member may have 
B)  Their problem-solving ability 
C)  Their ambition,initiative,and energy 
D)  Their skillset as it compares to the project manager 
E)  Their availability

Question 17

The performing stage of team development is characterized by the development of close relationships and group cohesiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the tips for alleviating communication problems of virtual teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insist team members travel at least once during the project for a face-to-face meeting 
B)  Keep team members informed on how well the overall project is going 
C)  Share the pain when team members reside in different time zones 
D)  Establish clear norms and protocols for surfacing assumptions and conflicts 
E)  Establish a code of conduct to avoid delays

Question 19

Synergy can be both negative as well as positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

There are two important factors that affect the recruitment of project members.Which of the following is one of those factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  The budget available 
B)  The size of the project 
C)  The management structure being used to complete the project 
D)  The level of innovation and technical expertise needed 
E)  Organizational culture

Exam 11: Managing Project Teams

Symbolic actions at the project level that can contribute to a unique team subculture are called team ________.

During the ________ stage of group development,the team prepares for its own disbandment.High performance is no longer a top priority.Instead attention is devoted to wrapping up the project.

Roger is new-product project manager for a retail company.Recently the team has exhibited a high degree of conflict over who will control the group and how decisions will be made.Which stage of development is the team in?

There is a high degree of internal conflict in the forming stage of team development.

The text states that when managers are recruiting project team members,they should be wary of people who know too much about a specific technology.Why is this? Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

Which of the following would be considered the MOST effective project reward?

Research indicates that high-performance teams are much more likely to develop when the manager hand-selects team members.

Why do project managers prefer to use group awards over individual rewards? When would it be appropriate to use individual rewards?

The first _________ is critical to the early functioning of the project team.It sets the tone for how the team will work together.

A project involving a compelling objective is an example of a condition that supports the development of high-performing teams.List four more conditions and briefly explain how they support the development of a high-performing team.

During the ________ stage of group development,close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness.

When conducting project meetings,why is the first meeting so important?

Experienced project managers understand the value of having team members ________ for the project as opposed to appointing team members.

A project manager arbitrates conflict by intervening and attempting to negotiate a resolution by using reasoning,persuasion,and suggesting alternatives.

During the ________ stage of group development,there is conflict over who will control the group and how decisions will be made.

When recruiting project team members,which of the following factors is NOT something a project manager might consider?

The performing stage of team development is characterized by the development of close relationships and group cohesiveness.

Which of the following is NOT one of the tips for alleviating communication problems of virtual teams?

Synergy can be both negative as well as positive.

There are two important factors that affect the recruitment of project members.Which of the following is one of those factors?