Question 1

The essential qualities of an effective vision include all of the following except:
A)All team members have the same vision
B)The vision should be communicated to all
C)The vision has to make strategic sense
D)There should be a passion for the vision
E)The vision should be a source of inspiration to others

Accepted Answer

It is not necessary for all team members to have the same vision. In fact, having diverse perspectives and ideas can be beneficial in creating an innovative and comprehensive vision.

Question 2

Which of the following is an objective of the first project team meeting?
A)Overview the project's scope and objectives
B)Address interpersonal interaction concerns
C)Model how the team will work together
D)Both A and C are correct
E)A, B, and C are all correct

Accepted Answer

There are typically three objectives project managers try to achieve during the first meeting of the project team.The first is to provide an overview of the project, including the scope and objectives, the general schedule, method, and procedures.The second is to begin to address some of the interpersonal concerns captured in the team development model: Who are the other team members? How will I fit in? Will I be able to work with these people? The third and most important objective is to begin to model how the team is going to work together to complete the project.

Question 3

Establishing a team identity is facilitated by:
A)Team members working in a common space
B)Creation of a project team name
C)Effective use of meetings
D)Both A and B are correct
E)A, B, and C are all correct

Accepted Answer

All options listed help establish a team identity. Working in a common space and creating a project team name help team members feel like they are part of a cohesive group, while effective use of meetings can ensure everyone is on the same page and has a shared understanding of the team's goals and vision. Using all three options together can be particularly effective at establishing a strong team identity.

Question 4

Researchers have found that high performance teams will have which of the following norms?
A)Hard work does not get in the way of having fun
B)No information is shared outside the team unless all agree to it
C)It is acceptable to be in trouble, but not to surprise others
D)Both B and C are correct
E)A, B, and C are all correct

Accepted Answer

High performance teams have norms that encourage hard work, open communication, and accountability.

Question 5

During which stage of team development do team members try to find out what behaviors are acceptable and what performance expectations are?
A)Norming
B)Storming
C)Performing
D)Adjourning
E)Forming

Accepted Answer

During this initial stage the members get acquainted with each other and understand the scope of the project.They begin to establish ground rules by trying to find out what behaviors are acceptable with respect to both the project (what role they will play, what performance expectations are) and interpersonal relations (who's really in charge).This stage is completed once members begin to think of themselves as part of a group.

Question 6

During which stage of team development do close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness?
A)Norming
B)Storming
C)Performing
D)Adjourning
E)Forming

Accepted Answer

The norming stage is one in which close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness.

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the major issues that successful project managers must address in the early stages of a project?
A)Relationship Decisions
B)Managing Change Decisions
C)Tracking Decisions
D)Planning Decisions
E)All of these need to be addressed

Accepted Answer

All of these issues need to be addressed by successful project managers in the early stages of a project.

Question 8

During which stage of team development is high performance not a top priority and team member emotions run from upbeat to depressed?
A)Norming
B)Storming
C)Performing
D)Adjourning
E)Forming

Accepted Answer

For conventional work groups, performing is the last stage of their development.However, for project teams, there is a completion phase.During this stage, the team prepares for its own disbandment.High performance is no longer a top priority.Instead attention is devoted to wrapping up the project.Responses of members vary in this stage.Some members are upbeat, basking in the project team's accomplishments.Others may be depressed over loss of camaraderie and friendships gained during the project's life.

Question 9

During which stage of team development do members accept that they are part of a project group but resist the constraints that the project and the group put on their individuality?
A)Norming
B)Storming
C)Performing
D)Adjourning
E)Forming

Accepted Answer

As the name suggests, this stage is marked by a high degree of internal conflict.Members accept that they are part of a project group but resist the constraints that the project and group put on their individuality.

Question 10

Tom is managing a project team responsible for erecting a new office building.He notices that team members are trying out different behaviors to see what is acceptable to the project and personal relations.Which stage of development is the team in?
A)Norming
B)Storming
C)Performing
D)Adjourning
E)Forming

Accepted Answer

During forming stage, the members get acquainted with each other and understand the scope of the project.They begin to establish ground rules by trying to find out what behaviors are acceptable with respect to both the project (what role they will play, what performance expectations are) and interpersonal relations (who's really in charge).This stage is completed once members begin to think of themselves as part of a group.

Question 11

The essence of positive synergy can be found in the phrase:
A)Front of ship sink---back of ship sink
B)There is no "I" in team
C)Two heads are better than one
D)The whole is greater than the sum of the parts
E)If it doesn't kill you, it makes you stronger

Accepted Answer

The essence of positive synergy can be found in the phrase "The whole is greater than the sum of the parts."

Question 12

Experience and research indicate that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under all the following conditions except:
A)Members are assigned to the project full time
B)Members report solely to the project manager
C)There are 10 or fewer members per team
D)Team members are selected by their managers
E)The project involves a compelling objective

Accepted Answer

Team members should be selected based on their skills and expertise, rather than solely by their managers. This allows for a more diverse and high-performing team. The other conditions listed have been found to contribute to the development of high-performance project teams.

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the considerations that need to be factored into the project team recruitment process?
A)Political connections
B)Problem-solving ability
C)Ambition, initiative, and energy
D)High degree of technological expertise
E)Availability

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not one...

Question 14

All of the following have been found to be good for running effective project meetings except:
A)Start meetings on time regardless of whether everyone is present
B)Identify an adjournment time
C)Thoroughly document all decisions
D)Prepare and distribute an agenda prior to the meeting
E)All of these are good for effective meetings

Accepted Answer

All of these options have been found to be good practices for running effective project meetings, according to project management experts. Starting meetings promptly, establishing a time to wrap up, documenting decisions made during the meeting, and distributing agendas beforehand are all key strategies to ensure that meetings are productive and focused.

Question 15

In which of the following theories does the project group transition from a lower level to a higher level of performance about halfway through the project?
A)Nominal Group Technique
B)Five Stage Team Development Model
C)Punctuated Equilibrium Model of Group Development
D)Dysfunctional Transition Model
E)Synergistic Transition Development Model

Accepted Answer

The Punctuated Equilibrium Model of Group Development proposes that project groups move slowly and experience relatively little change during the first half of the project, after which a transition period occurs. During this transition, the group experiences a sudden increase in productivity and moves to a higher level of performance. This shift in performance is due to a change in the group's norms, goals, or expectations. After the transition, the group exhibits a more rapid and productive pace until the completion of the project.

Question 16

Which of the following is commonly associated with high-performing project teams?
A)Risk taking is controlled and not allowed to jeopardize the overall project
B)Roles and specific responsibilities are well-defined
C)A degree of competition among team members is encouraged
D)Mistakes are viewed as opportunities for learning
E)All of these are associated with high-performing teams

Accepted Answer

To encourage risk taking and creativity, mistakes are treated as opportunities for learning rather than reasons for punishment.

Question 17

Sam is the coach of a high school soccer team and has noticed that some close relationships have formed as well as feelings of camaraderie and shared responsibilities for the team's success.Which stage of development is the team in?
A)Norming
B)Storming
C)Performing
D)Adjourning
E)Forming

Accepted Answer

The norming stage is one in which close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness.Feelings of camaraderie and shared responsibility for the project are heightened.The norming phase is complete when the group structure solidifies and the group establishes a common set of expectations about how members should work together.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Members accept that they are part of a project group but resist the constraints that the project and group put on their individuality.There is conflict over who will control the group and how decisions will be made.As these conflicts are resolved, the project manager's leadership becomes accepted, and the group moves to the next stage.

Question 19

During which stage of team development is the team fully functional and accepted?
A)Norming
B)Storming
C)Performing
D)Adjourning
E)Forming

Accepted Answer

In the Performing stage, the team operating structure at this point is fully functional and accepted.Group energy has moved from getting to know each other and how the group will work together to accomplishing the project goals.

Question 20

Which of the following are considered very important in the recruiting of project members?
A)The budget available
B)The importance of the project
C)The management structure for the project team
D)Both B and C are correct
E)A, B, and C are all correct

Accepted Answer

The process of selecting and recruiting project members will vary across organizations.Two important factors affecting recruitment are the importance of the project and the management structure being used to complete the project.

Quiz 11: Managing Project Teams

The essential qualities of an effective vision include all of the following except:

Which of the following is an objective of the first project team meeting?

Establishing a team identity is facilitated by:

Researchers have found that high performance teams will have which of the following norms?

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

During which stage of team development do close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness?

Which of the following is not one of the major issues that successful project managers must address in the early stages of a project?

During which stage of team development is high performance not a top priority and team member emotions run from upbeat to depressed?

During which stage of team development do members accept that they are part of a project group but resist the constraints that the project and the group put on their individuality?

Tom is managing a project team responsible for erecting a new office building.He notices that team members are trying out different behaviors to see what is acceptable to the project and personal relations.Which stage of development is the team in?

The essence of positive synergy can be found in the phrase:

Experience and research indicate that high-performance project teams are much more likely to develop under all the following conditions except:

Which of the following is not one of the considerations that need to be factored into the project team recruitment process?

All of the following have been found to be good for running effective project meetings except:

In which of the following theories does the project group transition from a lower level to a higher level of performance about halfway through the project?

Which of the following is commonly associated with high-performing project teams?

Sam is the coach of a high school soccer team and has noticed that some close relationships have formed as well as feelings of camaraderie and shared responsibilities for the team's success.Which stage of development is the team in?

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?

During which stage of team development is the team fully functional and accepted?

Which of the following are considered very important in the recruiting of project members?