Description : Matching people’s skills with the needs of the project, motivating employees, and minimizing personnel conflict are all part of the staffing process.
Last Answer : Ans: True
Description : Project leader role will require an individual with strong management skills. (True/False)
Last Answer : ns. True
Description : Lack of motivation among employees and low quality of production occurs in ____.
Last Answer : Ans. Theory X
Description : In a ____, the employees work for different projects in a team-like structure.
Last Answer : Ans. Project-type organisational structure
Description : A ____ needs to possess excellent analytical and organizational skills to manage a project team
Last Answer : Ans. Project Manager
Description : Lauren, a systems analyst, has excellent interpersonal skills. To take advantage of her skills, the functional lead of the project should assign her to program in Java and C++
Last Answer : Ans: False
Description : Algorithmic cost estimation in different organisations may be different for the same application development, because a) Different organisations consider complexity factors differently b) Different organisations may use ... measurement of productivity may vary e) All of the above may be true.
Last Answer : e) All of the above may be true.
Description : In which stage of team development, team members are worried about how they fit in with the others and how their capabilities and skills compare. A.Norming B.Storming C.Forming D.Performing
Last Answer : C.Forming
Description : A project planning methodology is any structured approach used to guide the project team during development of the project plan. What is an example of this methodology? 1. Standard forms or templates. 2. Upper management involvement 3. Functional work authorizations 4. Stakeholders skills
Last Answer : 1. Standard forms or templates.
Description : What skills/talents do you think could better a person if mastered?
Last Answer : Self awareness communication humility
Description : As a counselor, a personnel manager __________ 1. reminds the management of moral obligations towards employees 2. encourages the employees 3. tries to settle the disputes between labour and management 4. all of the above 5. none of these
Last Answer : encourages the employees
Description : Life cycle of a project manager ____ with the development life cycle.
Last Answer : Ans. Overlaps
Description : Chefs prepare delicious meals and participate in ____ to show off chefs’ talents. a. Culinary Olympics c. Grand Demonstrations b. Cooking Contests d. Worldwide Classes
Last Answer : a. Culinary Olympics
Description : The presence of ____ encourages the formation of a gel in cooked and cooled starch mixtures. a. milk c. carbohydrate b. sugar d. amylose
Last Answer : d. amylose
Description : What is the most critical aspect in developing a project plan that meets project specifications within the timeframe and at the lowest costs? Select one: a. Assessing risk management b ... business partners e. Developing a project execution plan that matches the complexity level of the project
Last Answer : e. Developing a project execution plan that matches the complexity level of the project
Description : Which one of the following statements best defines teamwork? a. People working collaboratively towards a common goal. b. Developing skills that will enhance project performance. c. Gathering the ... together to work on a project. d. Establishing vision and direction towards a common purpose.
Last Answer : a. People working collaboratively towards a common goal.
Description : According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), project management is defined as the application of knowledge, _____, _____, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements . Select ... b. tools, analysis c. analysis, theories d. skills, tools e. skills, theories
Last Answer : d. skills, tools
Description : Project Human Resource Management ensures that the most appropriate manpower with necessary skills is deployed for effective execution of the desired project. (True/False)
Last Answer : Ans. True
Description : Christine does not have the skills that her project manager feels are necessary and no money has been budgeted for outside consultants. Mentoring is a good option to improve Christine’s skills in this situation.
Description : To identify the tasks for a work plan the project manager can _____. a. control and direct the project b. estimate the size, staff the project, and remember technical skills c. establish a ... of the SDLC and the steps that occur in each e. set conservative numbers for the project software
Last Answer : d. list the four phases of the SDLC and the steps that occur in each
Description : What is a key aspect of Project Manger leadership? A. Great management skills B. Negotiation C. Creating a clear vision for the team to follow D. Time management
Last Answer : C. Creating a clear vision for the team to follow
Description : Which one of the following statements best defines teamwork? a. People working collaboratively towards a common goal .b. Developing skills that will enhance project performance. c. Gathering the ... together to work on a project. d. Establishing vision and direction towards a common purpose
Description : Projects provide an excellent growth environment for future executives and for developing A. Sales skills B. Manufacturing skills C. Managerial skills D. Execution skills
Last Answer : C. Managerial skills
Description : A successful pollution prevention program requires frequent ____ to keep employees focused and careful. a. cleaning c. expense b. retraining d. reprimanding
Last Answer : b. retraining
Description : The probability of completing the project can be estimated based upon the ____ . (A) Uniform distribution curve (B) Normal distribution curve. (C) U-shaped distribution curve (D) None of the above
Last Answer : (B) Normal distribution curve.
Description : A ____ is a set of activities which are networked in an order and aimed towards achieving the goals of a project. (A) Project (B) Process (C) Project management (D) Project cycle
Last Answer : (A) Project
Description : Diversity management works on the principle of ____
Last Answer : Ans. Acceptance
Description : Diversity management is a management strategy to promote and maintain a ____ environment in the organization
Last Answer : Ans. Positive workplace
Description : In ____ style, project manager shares his or her vision with the team but permits them to use their respective ideas to come up with a solution.
Last Answer : Ans. Authoritative
Description : In ____ style, a leader issues orders without any discussion with members
Last Answer : Ans. Coercive
Description : ____ identified six distinct leadership styles.
Last Answer : Ans. Daniel Goleman
Description : In large organisations, project management shall be of line type function where the project manager shall have ____ and has total formal control over the division he or she heads
Last Answer : Ans. Full line authority
Description : ____ have the principal responsibility of achieving the target goals of the firm and have the decision-making authority.
Last Answer : Ans. Line managers
Description : ____ is the oldest and simplest type of organization where the line of command is fulfilled from top to bottom.
Last Answer : Ans. Line organisation
Description : ____ structures are also referred to as the Organisational Chart.
Last Answer : Ans. Organisational
Description : In the matrix-type organisation, ____ provide the resources needed and the ____ is responsible for the project results.
Last Answer : Ans. The functional managers, project manager
Description : ____ is the most common type of project organisation.
Last Answer : Ans. Matrix-type organisation
Description : ____ structures are typically used in businesses that primarily sell and produce standard products and seldom conduct external projects.
Last Answer : Ans. Functional-type organisation
Description : All projects are basically ____, requiring huge money for completion and earning no return till their successful completion.
Last Answer : Ans. Capital projects
Description : ____ is a significant facet of project management.
Last Answer : Ans. Project planning
Description : If all the steps of project planning are performed successfully, ____ and planning become effective and the ideal outcomes are achieved.
Last Answer : Ans. Scoping
Description : Subsequent to preparing ____, the team plans the project schedule and budget
Last Answer : Ans. Work Breakdown Structure
Description : Project planning involves three processes:____ review, and __
Last Answer : Ans. Identification, analysis
Description : The ____ of project closeout the assessment is to document the best practices and lessons learned for use on future projects.
Last Answer : Ans. Primary purpose
Description : ____ is where most of the resources are applied/expended on the project.
Last Answer : Ans. Project execution and control
Description : The project team documents its charge in the form of a ____, which is based on the project proposal and business case
Last Answer : Ans. Project charter
Description : The ____ then submits the proposal to get it investigated on its viability, evaluation and selection
Last Answer : Ans. Client
Description : In the ____ stage, of project identification the project ideas generated above are screened and a preliminary exercise is conducted to weed out the bad or unviable ideas.
Last Answer : Ans. Screening
Description : If the break-even point lies ____ anticipated demand, implying a loss on the product, and then the product may be discontinued or, may receive additional advertising and/or be re- priced to increase demand.
Last Answer : Ans. Above
Description : Various choices of ____ that are available for constructing and developing the project should be examined.
Last Answer : Ans. Techniques