Question 1

Which of these behaviors is BEST for managing an intercultural project team?

Accepted Answer

A)   Learn alternative means of exchanging information.
B)   Classify members of the project team in accordance with popular stereotypes.
C)   Foster an atmosphere of inclusivity by ignoring cultural differences.
D)   Enter the situation with no knowledge of the local culture and customs to avoid any appearance of bias.

Question 2

One practical step that should be taken in order for an organization to begin developing a core of project management professionals is to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Fire the unprofessional project managers.
B)   Hire professional project managers.
C)   Formalize the organization's commitment with training programs.
D)   Review instances where projects were poorly managed.

Question 3

Leadership is an innate characteristic that some people have and some don't.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What factors dictate an increased need to develop project management professionalism within an organization?

Accepted Answer

The three factors cited in the text are ...

Question 5

Emotional intelligence is a more important measure of leadership effectiveness than technical skill, analytical ability, and intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The emotional intelligence element that implies having a deep understanding of one's own strengths and weaknesses, ego needs, drives, and motives is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Motivation.
B)   Self-regulation.
C)   Self-awareness.
D)   Social skill.

Question 7

Which of these behaviors is BEST for managing an intercultural project team?

Accepted Answer

A)   Standardize communications based on the preference of the project manager.
B)   Classify members of the project team in accordance with popular stereotypes.
C)   Minimalize cultural differences.
D)   Achieve a detailed understanding of a culture's history.

Question 8

If all the project management studies discussed in the text are synthesized, it quickly becomes apparent that the key to understanding leadership behavior is to focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)   Where in the organizational hierarchy the project leaders are located.
B)   Where in the organizational hierarchy the project team members are located.
C)   Who the leaders are.
D)   What the leaders do.

Question 9

Which statement regarding the duties of leaders and managers is BEST?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leaders embrace change while managers support the status quo.
B)   Management is more about interpersonal relationships than leadership is.
C)   Leaders aim for efficiency.
D)   Managers aim for effectiveness.

Question 10

Which statement regarding the duties of leaders and managers is BEST?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leaders embrace the status quo while managers support change.
B)   A manager's title is bestowed by the organization.
C)   Leaders aim for efficiency.
D)   Managers aim for effectiveness.

Question 11

One of the most important contributions of a project manager is to continually remind the team what is most important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of these duties is more reflective of a leader's tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Efficiency of operations
B)   Delegation and maintaining
C)   Motivation and inspiration
D)   Marshalling resources

Question 13

A more apt title for a project manager is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Controller.
B)   Comptroller.
C)   Project director.
D)   Project leader.

Question 14

For the project manager, leadership is:

Accepted Answer

A)   The process by which she influences the project team.
B)   The process of assembling a group of individuals.
C)   The process of building skills among all team members.
D)   The process of maintaining control of the budget.

Question 15

A project manager puts on his "nontraditional hat" and smoothly works the room, networking among functional managers and attempting to secure their cooperation with the project. This nontraditional role is BEST described as that of a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   Ambassador.
B)   Politician.
C)   Cheerleader.
D)   Visionary.

Question 16

In a partnership, each member of the project team is responsible for the project's outcomes and the current situation, whether it is positive or shows evidence of project problems. The term that BEST describes this responsibility is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Exchange of purpose.
B)   A right to say no.
C)   Joint accountability.
D)   Absolute honesty.

Question 17

What are some ways project managers can acquire additional resources if they feel their project lacks sufficient support?

Accepted Answer

If the resource problem is a personnel i...

Question 18

What are any four key differences between managers and leaders?

Accepted Answer

The text offers these differen...

Question 19

Which project champion role is least likely to be emphasized in the next project management article you read?

Accepted Answer

A)   Leadership
B)   Ambassador
C)   Administrative
D)   Technical

Question 20

Project leader duties include present-oriented and future-oriented tasks, but do not include past-oriented tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Leadership and the Project Manager

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