2023 PRO4804
Assignment 3 | 790598
, Some actions a project manager can take to help reduce the stress workers feel on a
project are (select all that apply):
a. paying workers extra for working overtime and weekends
b. planning and scheduling project work to reduce periods of overload
c. fostering competition between project workers
d. being supportive and understanding of workers
e. allowing teams to uncover sources of stress and to work toward ways of reducing
stress on the job.
In a project that is very large, complex, involves considerable risk, and is long-duration,
which form of project is probably the best:
a. a single function task force or team
b. a multifunctional task force or a permanent matrix
c. a pure project or a project center
d. none of the above
Which of the following are true about the traditional form of organization (select all that
apply):
a. often, no one individual is directly responsible when a cross-functional effort is
needed.
b. it does not provide project-oriented emphasis.
c. communication channels are vertical and well-established.
d. it provides for rapid responses to changing markets and customer needs.
According to Vaill, high performing teams (select all that apply):
a. have a clear sense of priorities about what is to be done.
b. devote extraordinary amounts of time to their work.
c. are better paid than other teams.
d. deeply care about the purpose of the team.
e. work in environments that are comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.
When conflict does occur in projects, the major sources are (select all that apply):
a. schedules.
b. worker pay and benefits.
c. Priorities.
d. labor and resource requirements.
e. Personalities.
Which of the following are generally true about project managers (select all that apply):
a. they must have a balanced outlook that encompasses all functional areas involved
in the project.
b. they must be proficient in using management tools.
Assignment 3 | 790598
, Some actions a project manager can take to help reduce the stress workers feel on a
project are (select all that apply):
a. paying workers extra for working overtime and weekends
b. planning and scheduling project work to reduce periods of overload
c. fostering competition between project workers
d. being supportive and understanding of workers
e. allowing teams to uncover sources of stress and to work toward ways of reducing
stress on the job.
In a project that is very large, complex, involves considerable risk, and is long-duration,
which form of project is probably the best:
a. a single function task force or team
b. a multifunctional task force or a permanent matrix
c. a pure project or a project center
d. none of the above
Which of the following are true about the traditional form of organization (select all that
apply):
a. often, no one individual is directly responsible when a cross-functional effort is
needed.
b. it does not provide project-oriented emphasis.
c. communication channels are vertical and well-established.
d. it provides for rapid responses to changing markets and customer needs.
According to Vaill, high performing teams (select all that apply):
a. have a clear sense of priorities about what is to be done.
b. devote extraordinary amounts of time to their work.
c. are better paid than other teams.
d. deeply care about the purpose of the team.
e. work in environments that are comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.
When conflict does occur in projects, the major sources are (select all that apply):
a. schedules.
b. worker pay and benefits.
c. Priorities.
d. labor and resource requirements.
e. Personalities.
Which of the following are generally true about project managers (select all that apply):
a. they must have a balanced outlook that encompasses all functional areas involved
in the project.
b. they must be proficient in using management tools.
