Question 1

In the context of selecting team members to build a new products team, which of the following is true of extended team members?
A) They are active throughout the team and are supported by ad hoc team members.
B) They are usually those people who are involved in managing functional clusters.
C) They may come from another division of the firm, corporate staff, or another firm.
D) They are usually people from important departments whose importance is brief in time and thus not needed on the core team.

Accepted Answer

Extended team members may come from different parts of the organization or even from external partners or collaborators. They are chosen based on their expertise or unique contributions they can make to the new products team.

Question 2

In the context of cross functional interface management, what does withdrawal entail?
A) Collaborative problem solving to reach a mutually agreeable solution
B) Reaching an acceptable compromise solution
C) Seeking a superficial solution
D) Avoiding the issue

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal in cross functional interface management refers to avoiding the issue or disengaging from the collaborative problem-solving process. This can be detrimental to the success of the project and should be avoided.

Question 3

A culture of _____ will help firms harness creativity, share information among departments, encourage growth of intellectual capital, and get more efficient in new product development.
A) functional discipline
B) secrecy
C) collaboration
D) departmental loyalty

Accepted Answer

A culture of collaboration encourages open communication and teamwork among different departments, leading to a more creative and innovative work environment. This allows for the sharing of information and resources, ultimately resulting in more efficient and effective new product development. Functional discipline can lead to silos and hinder cross-departmental collaboration, while secrecy and departmental loyalty do not promote the necessary teamwork and openness for optimal creativity and growth of intellectual capital.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true regarding the venture approach to organizational structure?
A) It involves the lowest degree of projectization.
B) Functional area managers are strong and can dominate the project leader.
C) The venture is typically kept in the regular organization.
D) It is most useful for new-to-the-firm products.

Accepted Answer

The venture approach to organizational structure is most useful for new-to-the-firm products because it allows for a focused and flexible approach to developing and launching innovative products or services, separate from the constraints of the traditional organizational structure.

Question 5

In the context of integrative conflict management styles, what does confrontation entail?
A) Avoiding the issue
B) Reaching an acceptable compromise solution
C) Collaborative problem solving to reach a mutually agreeable solution
D) Seeking a superficial solution

Accepted Answer

Confrontation in integrative conflict management styles involves collaborative problem solving to reach a mutually agreeable solution. This style emphasizes direct communication, active listening, and a willingness to understand the other person's perspective. It involves working together to identify underlying interests and creating solutions that meet both parties' needs.

Question 6

In the context of building a new products team, which of the following is true of leaders?
A) They must look at things only from their point of view.
B) They must have strong self-confidence based predominantly on ego rather than experience.
C) They must be able to lead others with direct authority.
D) They must be able to spot the need for change and convince others of this need.

Accepted Answer

Leaders must have the ability to spot the need for change and convince others of this need in order to effectively build a new products team. Looking at things only from their point of view or having ego-based self-confidence can hinder their ability to work effectively with others and make sound decisions. While having direct authority can be beneficial, it is not necessary for effective leadership in this context.

Question 7

In the context of cross functional interface management, seeking a superficial solution is known as _____.
A) withdrawal
B) smoothing
C) give-and-take
D) confrontation

Accepted Answer

Smoothing is seeking superficial solutions that may not solve the underlying issues but are easier to implement in the short term in order to maintain a positive working relationship with other functions.

Question 8

Those people who are involved in managing functional clusters comprise the _____ team.
A) core
B) ad hoc
C) product champions
D) extended

Accepted Answer

The term "core team" often refers to those individuals who are responsible for managing functional clusters within an organization. They are typically made up of senior-level employees who have a deep understanding of the goals and needs of their respective clusters, and who work closely with other teams throughout the organization to ensure that overall strategies and objectives are being met. Ad hoc teams are temporary and formed to address a specific problem, while product champions are individuals who are passionate about a particular product or service and work to promote it among other stakeholders. Extended teams comprise a wider range of individuals who may have some involvement in the functional cluster but are not part of the core team.

Question 9

In the context of the competencies tied to radical innovation, _____ refer to the process of transitioning the radical opportunity into a business proposal.
A) incubation
B) acceleration
C) discovery
D) projectization

Accepted Answer

Incubation refers to the process where ideas or opportunities are nurtured and developed into a more concrete business proposal, which is essential for radical innovation. This phase involves refining the idea, exploring its feasibility, and preparing it for further development and commercialization.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding team compensation and motivation?
A) For comparatively long projects, it is preferable to reward the team's processes during product development.
B) Very few firms use a combination of monetary and nonmonetary rewards to motivate their teams.
C) Outcome-based rewards for risky projects may be viewed as the best way for rewarding the team.
D) If the project is relatively less complex, rewards tied to the project's profit outcome tend to enhance performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 11

_____ in a network indicate how people who are important to the project are contacted and motivated to cooperate in the project.
A) Nodes
B) Links
C) Associations
D) Operating relationships

Accepted Answer

Operating relationships in a network describe how key individuals are contacted and motivated to cooperate in a project.

Question 12

Identify the new products organization option where there is recognition of the occasional need for stronger project push, projectization is high, and team people are project people first and functional people second.
A) Departmental matrix option
B) Balanced matrix option
C) Functional matrix option
D) Project matrix option

Accepted Answer

The project matrix option is the best choice for an organization with a high level of projectization and team members who prioritize project work over functional work. This option allows for a recognition of the occasional need for a stronger project push, while still maintaining a balance between project and functional priorities. The project matrix option also allows for efficient allocation of resources and expertise, as project teams can draw from both functional and project-focused individuals.

Question 13

The most heavyweight of the three matrix structures is the:
A) project matrix structure.
B) functional matrix structure.
C) balanced matrix structure.
D) departmental matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

The project matrix structure is the most complex and heavyweight of the three matrix structures, as it involves a high level of coordination between project managers and functional managers. This structure also places a greater emphasis on project outcomes and requires strong communication and collaboration skills among team members.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true regarding the functional matrix organizational structure?
A) In the functional matrix structure, team people are project people first and functional people second.
B) In the functional matrix structure, both functional and project views are critical.
C) The functional matrix structure involves the lowest degree of projectization.
D) The functional matrix structure is the most useful for new-to-the-world products.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 15

Who amongst the following has the role of "pushing" product projects past obstacles or roadblocks?
A) Ad hoc team member
B) Product champion
C) Isolate
D) Extended team member

Accepted Answer

A product champion is someone who takes personal ownership of a product and its success. This individual can push the project past obstacles or roadblocks by advocating for the product, generating ideas, and providing support to the team. Ad hoc team members and extended team members may also help push the project forward, but they are not specifically designated to do so like a product champion. An isolate is someone who is disconnected from the rest of the team and not involved in the project, so they would not have a role in pushing the project past obstacles or roadblocks.

Question 16

In firms that have adopted a venture approach to organizational structure, _____.
A) team members think like functional specialists, and their bosses back in the departments win most of the face-offs
B) projectization is low, and team members are functional people first and project people second
C) both functional and project views are critical-neither ongoing business nor the new product should be the driver
D) projectization is the highest, and team members are pulled out of their departments and put to work full time on the project

Accepted Answer

Firms that have adopted a venture approach to organizational structure have the highest level of projectization, and team members are pulled out of their departments and put to work full time on the project. This approach allows for a more flexible and agile team structure, which is essential for developing new products or expanding into new markets. Functional and project views are both critical in this approach, as ongoing business and new product development are both necessary for the success of the venture.

Question 17

Which of the following is a competency tied to radical innovation that is responsible for creating, recognizing, and articulating radical innovation opportunities?
A) Discovery
B) Incubation
C) Acceleration
D) Projectization

Accepted Answer

Discovery is the competency responsible for creating, recognizing, and articulating radical innovation opportunities. Incubation is the competency that involves developing and testing those opportunities, acceleration involves bringing those opportunities to market quickly, and projectization is the competency of managing the project to ensure successful execution.

Question 18

Leaders must be _____; they must be able to spot the need for change and convince others of this need.
A) general managers
B) receptors
C) isolates
D) integrators

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leaders must be _____; they must be...

Question 19

Team members from important departments, such as packaging, legal, and logistics, whose importance is brief in time, are typically _____.
A) core team members
B) ad hoc team members
C) extended team members
D) product champions

Accepted Answer

Ad hoc team members are temporary team members who are brought in for a specific task or project, but are not part of the core team. These team members may represent important departments, but their role is temporary and limited in time.

Question 20

Nodes, links, and operating relationships come together to form a(n) _____.
A) network
B) association
C) product champion group
D) core team

Accepted Answer

Nodes and links are key components of a network, and operating relationships describe the way these components interact. Therefore, these elements combine to form a network. B, C, and D do not accurately describe this concept.

Quiz 12: Development Team Management

In the context of selecting team members to build a new products team, which of the following is true of extended team members?

In the context of cross functional interface management, what does withdrawal entail?

A culture of _____ will help firms harness creativity, share information among departments, encourage growth of intellectual capital, and get more efficient in new product development.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the venture approach to organizational structure?

In the context of integrative conflict management styles, what does confrontation entail?

In the context of building a new products team, which of the following is true of leaders?

In the context of cross functional interface management, seeking a superficial solution is known as _____.

Those people who are involved in managing functional clusters comprise the _____ team.

In the context of the competencies tied to radical innovation, _____ refer to the process of transitioning the radical opportunity into a business proposal.

Which of the following statements is true regarding team compensation and motivation?

_____ in a network indicate how people who are important to the project are contacted and motivated to cooperate in the project.

Identify the new products organization option where there is recognition of the occasional need for stronger project push, projectization is high, and team people are project people first and functional people second.

The most heavyweight of the three matrix structures is the:

Which of the following statements is true regarding the functional matrix organizational structure?

Who amongst the following has the role of "pushing" product projects past obstacles or roadblocks?

In firms that have adopted a venture approach to organizational structure, _____.

Which of the following is a competency tied to radical innovation that is responsible for creating, recognizing, and articulating radical innovation opportunities?

Leaders must be _____; they must be able to spot the need for change and convince others of this need.

Team members from important departments, such as packaging, legal, and logistics, whose importance is brief in time, are typically _____.

Nodes, links, and operating relationships come together to form a(n) _____.