Question 1

1.

Which of the following is not one of the distinguishing traits of character?

Answer

Openness Consistency Empathetic Sense of purpose Hard work

1 points

Question 2
1.

In a survey of project managers, approximately what percentage reported that they encountered ethical issues in their work?
Answer

22 percent 40 percent 65 percent 81 percent 100 percent

1 points

Question 3
1.

Unlike project leadership, project management is about coping with:

Answer

Change Aligning people to any new directions Monitoring results against plans Recognizing the need to alter plans All of these are part of project management
1 points

Question 4
1.

Which of the following is not one of the aspects of leading by example?

Answer

Priorities Ethics Urgency Cooperati on Power

1 points

Question 5
1.

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, acceptance, personal support, and understanding are part of _______ related currencies.
Answer

Task Position Inspiratio n Relations hip Personal

1 points

Question 6
1.

The outer ring in the network of relationships for project managers includes all of the following except:
Answer

Other organizations Customers Contractors Government agencies Administrative support

1 points

Question 7
1.

A successful project manager must build a cooperative, mutually beneficial network based on the age-old maxim: "Quid pro quo."
Answer True False 1 points

Question 8
1.

One advantage of creating a dedicated project team is that it reduces dependencies, especially within the organization.
Answer True False 1 points

Question 9
1.

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, advancement, recognition, visibility, and networks are part of ______ related currencies.
Answer

Task Position Inspiratio n Relations hip Personal

1 points

Question 10
1.

Which of the following is used at Hewlett-Packard for building relationships with key players that will determine a project's success?
Answer

MBO MBA GIGO MBWA PMI Question 11

1.

The new perspective of project management emphasizes which of the following?

Answer

Financial control Managing project stakeholders Schedule/cost tradeoffs Both A and B are correct A, B, and C are all correct
1 points

Question 12
1.

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

Answer True False 1 points

Question 13
1.

To be effective, project managers must "walk the talk", i.e.; lead by example.
Answer True False 1 points

Question 14
1.

Personal-related currencies include: challenge/learning, ownership/involvement, and gratitude. Refer to Table 10.1
Answer True False 1 points

Question 15
1.

Character alone will engender trust.

Answer True False 1 points

Question 16
1.

Project leadership is about coping with:

Answer

Formulating plans and objectives Monitoring results against plans Change Taking corrective action when necessary All of these are part of leadership
1 points

Question 17
1.

Groups such as human resources, information systems, purchasing agents, and maintenance are typically classified as:
Answer

Project managers Administrative support Functional managers Project sponsors Customers

1 points

Question 18
1.

The first step to building a social network is identifying those on whom the project depends for success.
Answer True False

Question 19
1.

The ability or skill to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of one 's self and others is known as emotional intelligence. Refer to Research Highlight on page 361
Answer True False 1 points

Question 20
1.

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, learning, ownership, and gratitude are part of ______ related currencies.
Answer

Task Position

Inspiratio n Relations hip Personal

1 points

Question 21
1.

In some projects contractors may do all the work with the project team merely coordinating their contributions.
Answer True False 1 points

Question 22
1.

One problem new project managers experience is that it takes time to establish a sense of character and competency.
Answer True False 1 points

Question 23
1.

Networks are mutually beneficial alliances that are generally governed by the law of:
Answer

Supplydemand Brooks's law Reciprocity A squeaky wheel Risk-reward

1 points

Question 24
1.

Position-related currencies include: advancement, recognition, visibility, and network/contacts. Refer to Table 10.1
Answer True False 1 points

Question 25
1.

A popular metaphor for the role of a project manager is that of a sports coach.
Answer True False 1 points

Question 26
1.

In a survey of project managers, more than 81 percent reported that they encounter ethical issues in their work.
Answer True False

Question 27
1.

In conducting meetings an effective project manager will take the role of a:

Answer

Parliamentarian Master of ceremonies Conductor Cattle herder Teacher

1 points

Question 28
1.

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.
Answer True False 1 points

Question 29
1.

Which of the following requires more management rather than leadership?

Answer

Taking corrective action Changes in project scope Technological stalemates Breakdowns in coordination between people All of these require the same level of

management
1 points

Question 30
1.

The traits of successful project managers include all of the following except:
Answer

Pessimist Proactive Skillful politician Effective time management Personal integrity

1 points

Question 31
1.

The difference between project management and project leadership is that project management includes:
Answer

Recognizing the need to alter direction Aligning people to meet new directions Monitoring results against plans Motivating people to meet new objectives All of these are leadership functions Question 32
1.

Good time management for project managers includes initiating contact with key stakeholders only when there is a valid issue to deal with.
Answer True False

Question 33
1.

The old-fashion view of managing projects emphasized which of the following?

Answer

Planning

Directing Controlling Both B and C are correct A, B, and C are all correct Question 34
1.

In mapping dependencies for a project, the project manager should:

Answer

Overestimate Underestimate Precisely estimate Either B or C are correct None of these are correct Question 35
1.

Relationship-related currencies include: resources, cooperation, assistance, and information. Refer to Table 10.1
Answer True False

Question 36
1.

In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, resources, assistance, cooperation, and information are part of ______ related currencies.
Answer

Task Position Inspiratio n Relations hip Personal Question 37

1.

Well-defined projects that encounter no significant surprises require little:

Answer

Management

Leadership Monitoring Corrective action All of these are only required to a minor extent Question 38
1.

Project managers often find themselves negotiating with all the following except:
Answer

Vendors Functional managers Consultants Competitors All of these are correct Question 39
1.

The higher the degree of uncertainty encountered on a project, the more management is required.
Answer True False

Question 40
1.

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

Answer True False

Question 41
1.

Which of the following would be defined as the ability or skill to perceive, assess and manage the emotions of one 's self and others?
Answer

Emotional stability Coolness under pressure Emotional intelligence Empathy Management sensitivity Question 42

1.

"Ambassador" activities, as defined by Ancona and Caldwell, are aimed at going out from the team to bring back information about what is going on elsewhere in the organization. Refer to Research Highlight on page 352
Answer True False

Question 43
1.

Project success or failure often depends upon the contributions of all of the following except:
Answer

Customers Suppliers Contractors Competitors Top management Question 44

1.

"Guard" activities, as defined by Ancona and Caldwell, are aimed at representing the project team to others and protecting the team from interference. Refer to Research Highlight Page 352
Answer True False

Question 45
1.

The second ring in the network of relationships for project managers includes all of the following except:
Answer

Other project managers Customers Functional managers Top management Project sponsors Question 46
1.

When giving a status report to superiors, project managers must present the most positive image possible including, if necessary, stretching the truth.

Answer True False

Question 47
1.

Position-related currencies include: vision, excellence, and ethical correctness. Refer to Table 10.1
Answer True False

Question 48
1.

The closest relationships in a project network of relationships are with:

Answer

Other project managers Project sponsors Top management Customers Project team members

Question 49
1. In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, vision, excellence, and ethical correctness are part of ______ related currencies. Answer Task Position Inspiration Relationship Personal 50
1. Many poor-performing project managers are guilty of management by wandering around.

 51
1. In the Snapshot from Practice "Managing Expectations", one of the key aspects to

project success was stated to be the managing of stakeholder:

Relations Expectations Involvement Influence Input( ) 52

1. The key to exercising influence is:

To make few mistakes To build trust To build a network of top level people To understand the political connections within the organization To make friends with everyone