Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Centralized control means decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels of management, reducing the decision-making power at the field or lower levels.

Question 2

Which of the following positions would most likely serve in a staff (versus a line) position of authority?&#10;A) Superintendent&#10;B) Project Manager&#10;C) Legal Counsel&#10;D) Vice President of Operations&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Legal Counsel typically serves in a staff position, providing specialized advice and support to the organization, rather than being directly involved in its primary operations or production activities.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Considering the subordinate's background, experience, and level of education ensures that the communication is understandable and relevant to the receiver, enhancing the effectiveness of the communication.

Question 4

&#34;Esprit de corps&#34; is a term associated with????&#10;A) Order and Discipline&#10;B) Morale&#10;C) Goals and Accountability&#10;D) Mentoring&#10;E) Communication

Accepted Answer

"Esprit de corps" refers to the feeling of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty shared by the members of a group or team, which is closely related to morale.

Question 5

Which of the below listed terms addresses the number of subordinates a manager supervises?&#10;A) Span of Control&#10;B) Gangplank&#10;C) Reciprocal relationship&#10;D) Authority&#10;E) Responsibility

Accepted Answer

Span of Control refers to the number of subordinates directly supervised by a manager, indicating how broadly or narrowly a manager's control extends within an organization.

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.

Accepted Answer

Leadership encompasses a broad range of skills and activities beyond just the scientific study of decision making. It involves inspiring and guiding individuals or groups, setting visions, making strategic decisions, and motivating people, not solely focusing on the scientific methodologies for decision making.

Question 7

Which of the following terms is used to describe the &#34;unofficial/informal&#34; relationship established between two workers in two different departments?&#10;A) Matrix&#10;B) Pooled relationship&#10;C) Gangplank&#10;D) Leadership&#10;E) Responsibility

Accepted Answer

The term "gangplank" is used to describe an informal or unofficial direct communication path between two members of different departments in an organization, bypassing the formal chain of command. This concept is part of the Fayol’s Bridge theory, which aims to facilitate direct communication and collaboration across organizational structures.

Question 8

???? is the primary focus of an effective Total Quality Management program.&#10;A) Efficient product work flow&#10;B) Customer Satisfaction&#10;C) Continuous Improvement&#10;D) Organization Esprit de Corps&#10;E) Both b & c

Accepted Answer

Total Quality Management (TQM) primarily focuses on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. These elements are central to achieving high quality in products and services, ensuring that the needs and expectations of customers are met while constantly seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes.

Question 9

????can best be described as the process of training and developing future project leaders. &#10;A)Management&#10;B) Motivating&#10;C) Business Development&#10;D) Mentoring&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Mentoring involves guiding and training individuals, often less experienced, which aligns with the process of developing future project leaders.

Deck 3: Organizing and Leading the Construction Project