Question 1

What are the main three reasons why project teams fail?

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Question 2

The project team's office needed a revolving door to facilitate the influx and outflow of personnel.Team members needed name tags to keep track of who was who and what their duties were.The project was jeopardized by:

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High turnover is indicated by the need for a revolving door to manage the frequent changes in personnel and the necessity for name tags to keep track of new team members and their responsibilities.

Question 3

How can project managers promote a sense of enthusiasm within the project team?

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Question 4

What are three consequences of poorly designed or unclear goals?

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Question 5

Cletus thought they were draining the swamp,but Spike was convinced they were better off building a bridge across it.Their project team was doomed to failure owing to their:

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The issue with the team is that they have conflicting opinions on what the end goal should be. Cletus thinks the swamp should be drained while Spike thinks a bridge should be built across it. Therefore, the team lacks clearly defined and shared goals.

Question 6

All of the members of the ladies' circle were horrified when each of them arrived at the parish hall with 20 gallons of potato salad.It was all quite delicious but wasn't the well-balanced spread they customarily set out.The potato salad disaster of '89 was passed from generation to generation along with a stern warning to:

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The potato salad disaster was likely due to a lack of clear project team roles. Each member brought the same dish, resulting in an unbalanced spread. Making sure that project team roles are clear could prevent this type of issue in future projects. The other options may be important factors in successful projects but are not directly related to this specific problem.

Question 7

What are the characteristics of effective project teams?

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Question 8

Everyone in the Tagi tribe agreed to vote out Gervasse at the next tribal council.Their 39-day project to make it to the final four together was two steps away from completion.This project group is in the:

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The group is in the Performing stage of group development, as they are fully operational and working toward their goal with a clear strategy and unity, indicating high-functioning teamwork and task orientation.

Question 9

Team members get to know each other in the:

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The forming stage of group development is where team members first come together and get to know each other. This is when they establish their roles and responsibilities in the group and begin to work towards a common goal. In the storming stage, conflicts and disagreements may arise, making it difficult for team members to get to know each other, and in the performing stage, the focus is on completing the task at hand rather than building relationships. The adjourning stage is when the group disbands and reflects on their accomplishments, which may involve knowing each other better, but it is not the primary focus.

Question 10

You have assembled your project team,and as luck would have it,you added every person to your team that you wanted.Your team has a diverse set of skills,and each member has at least one skill that another doesn't have.This is why you chose each one;otherwise you couldn't hope to deliver the project.What is wrong with segmenting the team in terms of their specific duties?

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Question 11

The Dean's laissez faire attitude hit its zenith when he had missed five department chair meetings in a row despite the pressing needs of the MBA Curriculum Revision Team.No one was sure what to do so they did nothing,and the MBA program remained as it had always been as the revision team slunk back to their offices.If only there had been:

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The passage highlights the Dean's lack of involvement and leadership, suggesting that better leadership might have led to the project's success.

Question 12

Disruptive acts of some project team members due to personality issues,hidden agendas,or interpersonal problems are categorized as:

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Dysfunctional behavior refers to disruptive acts of project team members due to personality issues, hidden agendas, or interpersonal problems. Poor communication, lack of motivation, and poor leadership may contribute to dysfunctional behavior, but they are not the specific category for it.

Question 13

Which of the following phenomena would be most likely to occur if the project team did NOT have clear and commonly understood project goals?

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If the project team does not have clear and commonly understood project goals, there would be confusion and uncertainty about the direction of the project. This can lead to disagreements among team members about what needs to be done, how to do it, and by when. This can lead to conflict among team members who may have different ideas about the project goals, resulting in decreased team morale and productivity.

Question 14

It appeared that everyone on the project team was finally on board;Jim would bring the doughnuts to all team meetings and Jenny would make the coffee.Fully caffeinated and on a sugar high,the team was coming together and fully committed to the project development process.The team was now planted firmly in the:

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The team seems to have reached the norming stage of group development, where they have established a sense of cohesion and are working together towards a common goal. The roles of individual team members have been defined and there is agreement on how the team will function. The fact that everyone is on board and committed to the project development process is evidence of this stage.

Question 15

High turnover among project team members is a key element of success since new team members will bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the group.

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High turnover among project team members can negatively impact the success of the project since it can disrupt communication and collaboration among team members, and also increase the time and resources required for onboarding new members. It's important to maintain a balance of new and experienced team members to ensure a diverse and productive team.

Question 16

Project managers are best able to promote a sense of enthusiasm within the project team when they create an environment that is challenging,supportive,and personally rewarding.

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Creating a challenging, supportive, and personally rewarding environment can motivate and inspire project team members, leading to a sense of enthusiasm for the project.

Question 17

The semester project was due at 8:00 a.m.the next day and as the sun rose swiftly in the east,the team of four graduating seniors held their collective breath.If their database project worked (and why wouldn't it,they had begun early yesterday afternoon)they would complete their quest and graduate in a week with their shiny diplomas in MIS.Their drive to finish the project with A quality work was clear testament to their:

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The team's drive to finish the project with A quality work indicates a results orientation, emphasizing their focus on achieving the desired outcome. Trust, cohesiveness, and enthusiasm may also contribute to successful teamwork, but they are not specifically highlighted in this scenario.

Question 18

The author presents the need for a productive interdependency among project team members.What are the tradeoffs between differentiation and redundancy and how are these related to a productive interdependency?

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Question 19

The department chair had allotted plenty of time for all department (and project)members to prepare sections of their five-year program review.Administration demanded no less than 50 pages be devoted to a thorough and thoughtful review of activities and goals.What happened to the report was anybody's guess;no one had actually seen one or ever heard back from administration once they had submitted it.Most of the project team members thought the report was immediately sent to the steam tunnels running underneath the campus or perhaps it would sit collecting dust as part of a make-work program to justify an assistant VP's job.No wonder that team meetings were poorly attended and that all the sections of the report were filled with trite phrases and wide margins.This team suffers from:

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The team members' belief that their work will not be acknowledged or acted upon by the administration has led to a lack of motivation and engagement in the project.

Question 20

Conflict begins as team members begin to resist authority and demonstrate hidden agendas and prejudices in the:

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The storming stage of group development is characterized by conflict and resistance to authority. This is when team members begin to express their individual opinions and hidden agendas, which can lead to disagreements and tension within the group. As such, option A is the best answer.

Quiz 6: Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation