Question 1

The group that provides raw materials or resources that the project team needs to complete the project is:
A) suppliers.
B) intervenor groups.
C) top management.
D) functional managers.

Accepted Answer

Suppliers are the group that provides raw materials or resources required for the successful completion of a project. Intervenor groups are not directly involved in the project and may hinder the progress of the project. Top management and functional managers are part of the project team and do not provide external resources.

Question 2

A strategic element that contains formally titled initiatives such as the Customer Survey Project, the Small Business Alliance Project, and the Employee Relations Project is most likely a:
A) mission.
B) strategy.
C) goal.
D) program.

Accepted Answer

The formally titled initiatives suggest that they are specific and actionable projects, which aligns with the definition of a program. A mission is a broad statement of purpose, a strategy is a plan of action to achieve a goal, and a goal is a desired outcome. None of these options specifically indicate a collection of initiatives like the ones listed.

Question 3

Economic conditions are a part of an organization's:
A) external environment.
B) stakeholders.
C) organizational hierarchy.
D) organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

Economic conditions are external factors that can impact an organization's operations and performance, such as changes in interest rates, inflation, and consumer spending habits. They are not related to internal factors such as the organization's hierarchy or structure.

Question 4

Which statement about organization for project management is best?
A) The overall structure of the organization specifies how project team members should communicate with the project manager.
B) The internal project team structure specifies the arrangement of all units or interest groups participating in the development of the project.
C) Two distinct organizational structures operate simultaneously within the project management context; the organizational structure and the project team structure.
D) All of these statements are correct.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which statement about stakeholders is best?
A) Stakeholders wield considerable power.
B) Stakeholders can potentially impact project development.
C) Stakeholders are external to a company.
D) By definition, clients are not stakeholders, they are customers.

Accepted Answer

While stakeholders may have varying levels of power and authority, it is not a blanket statement that applies to all stakeholders. However, stakeholders do have the potential to impact project development through their investment, support, or influence. Additionally, stakeholders can be both internal and external to a company, and clients can be considered stakeholders if they have a vested interest in the project's success. Therefore, statement B is the most accurate depiction of stakeholders.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an element of organizational structure?
A) well-articulated mission, vision, and value statements
B) formal reporting relationships
C) grouping together of individuals into departments
D) systems design to ensure effective communication

Accepted Answer

Although mission, vision, and value statements are important components for an organization to have, they are not considered part of the organizational structure. Organizational structure refers to the way in which an organization arranges its resources and activities, including reporting relationships and departmental groupings. Effective communication systems are also considered part of the organizational structure.

Question 7

Span of control refers to:
A) the number of departments involved in a project.
B) the number of days that the project manager is allowed to complete the project.
C) the number of employees one person supervises.
D) the number of levels from top to bottom in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Span of control refers to the number of employees that one person supervises.

Question 8

External stakeholders that are external to a project but possess the power to effectively disrupt the project's development are:
A) intervenor groups.
B) environmental groups.
C) stressor groups.
D) special-interest groups.

Accepted Answer

Intervenor groups are external stakeholders who have strong opinions and may try to intervene or stop a project from advancing. Special-interest groups may also have the power to disrupt a project's development, as they have a specific interest or agenda that conflicts with the project's goals. Environmental groups and stressor groups may also be external stakeholders, but they may not necessarily have the same level of power to disrupt a project's development.

Question 9

John Drone toils endlessly at Hurts Corporation on his routine assignment and also on a number of project teams. His annual evaluation features input from his line manager and each of the project managers, all of whom have equal say in how his 12-hour work day is partitioned. John Drone is employed by a:
A) functional organization.
B) project organization.
C) cross-functional organization.
D) matrix organization.

Accepted Answer

In a matrix organization, employees like John Drone work on both routine assignments and projects, reporting to multiple managers who have equal say in how their time is divided. This type of organization combines functional and project structures to maximize efficiency and flexibility. Therefore, John Drone's situation fits the characteristics of a matrix organization.

Question 10

The first step in Block's framework of the political process as applied to stakeholder management is to:
A) assess your own capabilities.
B) assess the environment.
C) identify the goals of the principle actors.
D) define the problem.

Accepted Answer

The first step in Block's framework is to assess the environment, which involves understanding the various stakeholders, their interests, and the external factors that may impact the situation. This helps to provide a context for identifying goals and defining the problem later in the process. Assessing your own capabilities would come later in the framework. Identifying the goals of the principle actors and defining the problem would also be later steps in the process after assessing the environment.

Question 11

Cleland's project stakeholder management cycle:
A) requires all stakeholders to be identified and locked in as a first step.
B) is used to identify only internal stakeholders.
C) is used to identify only external stakeholders.
D) is a recurring cycle that allows new stakeholder to be considered at any time.

Accepted Answer

Cleland's project stakeholder management cycle is a recurring cycle that allows for new stakeholders to be considered at any time. It involves identifying and analyzing stakeholder needs and expectations, developing strategies to manage stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and adapting the stakeholder management plan as necessary throughout the project lifecycle. This process acknowledges that stakeholder identification and management is an ongoing process, rather than a one-time step.

Question 12

Which of the following is an external stakeholder group?
A) project team members
B) top management
C) accountants
D) environmental groups

Accepted Answer

Environmental groups are external stakeholders as they are not directly involved with the management or operation of the organization but have a potential impact on it. Project team members, top management, and accountants are all internal stakeholders as they have a direct involvement or relationship with the organization.

Question 13

The management department at the university decides to add a new program in restaurant, hotel, and institutional management. As part of the development process they hold focus groups consisting of area business leaders, current and former students, and restaurant and hotel owners. These groups can be described as:
A) project leaders.
B) project workers.
C) stakeholders.
D) clients.

Accepted Answer

The focus groups consist of stakeholders, as they have a vested interest in the development of the new program as business leaders, current and former students, and restaurant and hotel owners who will potentially hire graduates from the program.

Question 14

The University of Puhonicks hires several professors that specialize in accounting, management, and economics and clusters each into one of three departments. The dean has obviously decided to group employees by:
A) function.
B) geography.
C) project.
D) product.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The most common organization used in business today is probably the:
A) functional organization.
B) project organization.
C) matrix organization.
D) dis organization.

Accepted Answer

The functional organization is the most commonly used structure in business today. In this type of organization, employees are grouped by their area of expertise or function, such as marketing, finance, or operations. This allows for specialization and efficient use of resources.

Question 16

Creating action plans to address the needs of various stakeholder groups is part of the __________ step of Block's framework for stakeholder management.
A) define the problem
B) test and refine the solutions
C) develop solutions
D) identify the goals of the principal actors

Accepted Answer

Creating action plans to address stakeholder needs is part of the "develop solutions" step in Block's framework for stakeholder management. This involves identifying potential solutions to meet stakeholder needs and considering the feasibility and impact of these solutions. It is important to involve stakeholders in the development of these solutions in order to ensure their needs are effectively addressed.

Question 17

Which of the following is an internal project stakeholder group?
A) clients
B) suppliers
C) functional managers
D) competitors

Accepted Answer

Functional managers are an internal stakeholder group as they are members of the project team who have designated roles and responsibilities within the organization. Clients, suppliers, and competitors are all external stakeholder groups.

Question 18

A major player in the software industry stumbles from one new edition of its operating system and office automation package to another. As soon as one package is released, the programmers and developers have two weeks to latch onto a different team that is updating a different package. Failure to find another team to work for means an end to their employment. This organizational structure is best classified as a:
A) functional organization.
B) matrix organization
C) project organization.
D) flexible organization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following statements about clients is best?
A) Client refers to the entire customer organization.
B) Clients are concerned with receiving the project as quickly as they can possibly get it.
C) Client groups tend to have similar agendas.
D) A single presentation is best when dealing with all clients groups in an organization so that everyone hears exactly the same message.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Companies that are structured by grouping people performing similar activities into departments are:
A) project organizations.
B) functional organizations.
C) matrix organizations
D) departmental organizations.

Accepted Answer

Functional organizations group people together based on their similar roles or functions within the company, such as a finance department or a marketing department. Project organizations are structured around specific projects, matrix organizations have employees working across different teams and projects, and departmental organizations are not a recognized organizational structure.

Quiz 2: The Organizational Context: Strategy, Structure, and Culture

The group that provides raw materials or resources that the project team needs to complete the project is:

A strategic element that contains formally titled initiatives such as the Customer Survey Project, the Small Business Alliance Project, and the Employee Relations Project is most likely a:

Economic conditions are a part of an organization's:

Which statement about organization for project management is best?

Which statement about stakeholders is best?

Which of the following is NOT an element of organizational structure?

Span of control refers to:

External stakeholders that are external to a project but possess the power to effectively disrupt the project's development are:

The first step in Block's framework of the political process as applied to stakeholder management is to:

Cleland's project stakeholder management cycle:

Which of the following is an external stakeholder group?

The University of Puhonicks hires several professors that specialize in accounting, management, and economics and clusters each into one of three departments. The dean has obviously decided to group employees by:

The most common organization used in business today is probably the:

Creating action plans to address the needs of various stakeholder groups is part of the __________ step of Block's framework for stakeholder management.

Which of the following is an internal project stakeholder group?

Which of the following statements about clients is best?

Companies that are structured by grouping people performing similar activities into departments are: