Question 1

One advantage of creating a dedicated project team is that it reduces dependencies,especially within the organization.

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One advantage of creating a dedicated project team is that it reduces dependencies,especially within the organization,because most of the resources are assigned to the project.Conversely,a functional matrix structure increase dependencies,with the result that the project manager is much more reliant upon functional colleagues for work and staff.

Question 2

Strong leadership,while usually desirable,is not always necessary to successfully complete a project.

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Strong leadership,while usually desirable,is not always necessary to successfully complete a project.Well-defined projects that encounter no significant surprises require little leadership.

Question 3

Once project managers have proven their _________ to upper management,senior management is much more receptive to their challenges and requests.

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The answer of Once project managers have proven their _________...

Question 4

When project managers take action before it is needed to prevent small concerns from escalating into major problems they are being _______.

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The answer of When project managers take action before it...

Question 5

The ability or skill to perceive,assess and manage the emotions of one's self and others is called _________ intelligence.

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The answer of The ability or skill to perceive,assess and...

Question 6

When project managers have a can-do attitude and when they are able to maintain a positive attitude during a dismal day and keep others' attention positive as well,they are demonstrating ___________.

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The answer of When project managers have a can-do attitude...

Question 7

Successful project managers tend to adopt a hands-on approach to managing projects.

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Too often when new project managers do find time to work directly on the project,they adopt a hands-on approach to managing the project.They choose this style not because they are power-hungry egomaniacs but because they are eager to achieve results.Then they quickly become frustrated by how slowly things are operated,the number of people that have to be brought on board,and the difficulty of gaining cooperation.Unfortunately,as this frustration builds,the natural temptation is to exert more pressure and get more heavily involved in the project.These project managers quickly earn the reputation of "micro-managing" and begin to lose sight of the real role they play in guiding a project.

Question 8

Managers spend the majority of their time outside their offices in the ________ style of management.

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The answer of Managers spend the majority of their time...

Question 9

Mapping ____________ helps identify those on whom the project depends for success.

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The answer of Mapping ____________ helps identify those on whom...

Question 10

Experienced project managers recognize the need to build __________ before they need them.

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The answer of Experienced project managers recognize the need to...

Question 11

One of the things that distinguish project management from regular management is the sheer breadth and complexity of the relationships that need to be managed.

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The sheer breadth and complexity of stakeholder relationships distinguish project management from regular management.

Question 12

To provide greater clarity to business _________,many companies and professional groups publish a code of conduct.

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The answer of To provide greater clarity to business _________,many...

Question 13

Customers define the scope of the project,and ultimately,project success rests in their satisfaction.

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Customers define the scope of the project,and ultimately,project success rests in their satisfaction.Project managers need to be responsive to changing customer needs and requirements and to meeting their expectations.

Question 14

The key to exercising influence is to build _______.

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The answer of The key to exercising influence is to...

Question 15

In most cases,if someone can manage a project well,then they are also a great leader.

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It takes a special person to perform both roles well.Some individuals are great visionaries who are good at motivating people about change.Too often though,these same people lack the discipline or patience to deal with the day-to-day drudgeries of managing.Likewise,there are other individuals who are very well organized and methodical but lack the ability to inspire others.

Question 16

________-related currencies enhance a colleague's sense of worth by sharing tasks that increase skills and abilities,delegating authority over work so that others experience ownership,and allowing individuals to feel comfortable stretching their abilities.

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The answer of ________-related currencies enhance a colleague's sense of...

Question 17

A highly visible,interactive management style is when the project manager's behavior symbolizes how other people should work on the project.This is called __________ by example.

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The answer of A highly visible,interactive management style is when...

Question 18

Research consistently points out that project success is strongly affected by the degree to which a project has the support of ______.

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Question 19

People and organizations that are actively involved in the project,or whose interests may be positively or negatively affected by the project,are known as __________.

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Question 20

The level of leadership required to successfully complete a project may depend on the level of uncertainty involved.

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The higher the degree of uncertainty encountered on a project-in terms of changes in project scope,technological stalemates,breakdowns in coordination between people,and so forth-the more leadership is required.

Quiz 10: Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager