Question 1

Posner's (1986) research listed conflict over ________ as number one, followed by cost and budget issues and then project priorities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Posner's (1986) research listed conflict over ________...

Question 2

These are referred to as the information-gathering (perceiving) functions.

Accepted Answer

The sensing and intuitive functions are both information-gathering functions that determine how people perceive and process information. Sensing types gather information through their five senses and focus on concrete details, while intuitive types rely on their intuition and focus on abstract patterns and possibilities. The other options (A, C, and D) all describe different aspects of individual preferences and decision-making processes.

Question 3

The process of ________ project teams is about finding out why the numbers are what they are by knowing what is going on with members of the team and, if needed, implementing corrective actions to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

Managing project teams involves understanding the dynamics within the team, monitoring performance, and taking corrective actions when necessary to ensure project objectives are met.

Question 4

These represent ways in which individuals realize and live with processed information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of These represent ways in which individuals realize...

Question 5

The outputs from the develop team process are mostly ________, such as lower team turnover rates, higher productivity, and higher quality of deliverables.

Accepted Answer

The outputs from the development team process are mostly indirect because they are outcomes that result from improved processes and teamwork, such as lower team turnover rates, higher productivity, and higher quality of deliverables, rather than direct, immediate outputs.

Question 6

Based on his or her responses to multiple-choice questions, a person who takes the MBTI is identified as having personality preferences that fit into 1 of 16 different personality ________, or natural tendencies in a given situation.

Accepted Answer

The MBTI identifies personality preferences that fit into 16 different personality types, not categories, characteristics or classes. The term "types" is commonly used when referring to the MBTI personality preferences.

Question 7

These are referred to as the decision-making (judging) functions.

Accepted Answer

The decision-making functions are Thinking and Feeling, which are represented by the third dichotomy in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) model. Sensing and Intuition are the perceiving functions, and Extraversion and Introversion are the attitude functions. Therefore, the correct option is C.

Question 8

________ is a discussion intended to produce an agreement.

Accepted Answer

Negotiation is specifically a discussion process between parties aimed at reaching an agreement or resolving differences, which fits the definition provided.

Question 9

A(n) ________ team is a group of team members who are working on the same project but are geographically dispersed, such that they may never meet face-to-face.

Accepted Answer

A virtual team is a group of individuals who work together from different geographic locations and rely on communication technology such as email, video conferencing, and instant messaging to collaborate.

Question 10

Which of the following is a key deliverable of the process of acquiring project teams?

Accepted Answer

Both defined staff assignments and updates to the staffing management plan are key deliverables of the process of acquiring project teams. Defined staff assignments refer to identifying and assigning the right resources with appropriate skills, experience, and availability to the project. On the other hand, updates to the staffing management plan refer to revising the project staffing plan in response to changing project needs, resource availability, or other factors. Therefore, the correct answer is C, both A and B.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a general category of conflict?

Accepted Answer

Budgetary conflicts are not a general category of conflict.

Question 12

Conflict management involves ________, managing, or resolving conflicts as they occur throughout a project.

Accepted Answer

Conflict management involves preventing conflicts before they occur, managing them as they occur, and resolving them in a productive manner. Therefore, preventing conflicts is a crucial aspect of conflict management. Testing, initiating, and preserving do not accurately describe the actions involved in managing conflicts.

Question 13

Thamhain and Wilemon's (1975) research shows that the primary source of ________ changes from one phase to the next.

Accepted Answer

Thamhain and Wilemon's research identified that the primary source of conflict in projects changes from one phase to the next, highlighting the dynamic nature of project management challenges.

Question 14

Kezsbom's (1992) findings show that goals and priority definition is the highest ranking ________ category, followed by personality and interpersonal conflict, followed by problems in communication and information flow.

Accepted Answer

Kezsbom's (1992) findings indicate that goals and priority definition is the highest ranking conflict category, suggesting that conflicts arising from goals and priorities are more significant than those related to personality, interpersonal issues, or communication problems.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a technique of conflict management?

Accepted Answer

Transference is not a technique of conflict management. Transference refers to the psychological phenomenon whereby a person redirects emotions or feelings from one person to another, often from a past relationship onto a present one.

Question 16

The second step in the process of resource selection is looking at a prospective team member's nontechnical skills, consisting of personality traits, communication skills, interest and motivation factors, and business knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Acquiring the project team involves evaluating potential team members for their skills, including nontechnical skills, to ensure they fit the project's needs. This step comes after developing the human resource plan, where roles and responsibilities are defined.

Question 17

Tuchman (1965) developed a five-stage maturity model through which all groups move. Which of the following is NOT one of stages?

Accepted Answer

Tuchman's five stages of group development are Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning. "Defining" is not one of the stages.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the process of developing a project team are to improve the competencies (skills) of each team member and to promote teamwork to enhance project performance.

Accepted Answer

Defining staff assignments is not a key objective of developing a project team. While it is necessary to assign team members to specific roles and responsibilities, this is only one aspect of the broader goal of improving competencies and promoting teamwork.

Question 19

In general, resources who are interested in a project are much easier to motivate and will produce higher-quality work at a higher productivity rate.

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that resources who are interested in a project will be easier to motivate and produce higher-quality work at a higher productivity rate. The other options, investors, recruited, and managed, do not necessarily imply interest in the project and therefore may not have the same level of motivation or productivity.

Question 20

The Keirsey Temperament Sorter (KTS) is based on the early work of the MBTI but contains just ________ temperaments, not 16.

Accepted Answer

The Keirsey Temperament Sorter (KTS) simplifies personality categorization by dividing individuals into four temperaments, as opposed to the 16 personality types identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).

Quiz 10: Project Execution