2024 – S1 – PRM3701 – ASSESSMENT 5 – Q&A
Assessment 5
Started on Tuesday, 30 April 2024,
State Finished
Completed on Tuesday, 30 April 2024,
Time taken
Marks 10.00/10.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Research consistently points out that project success is strongly affected by the
degree to which a project has the support of top management. The following are
ways a project manager can manage upward relationships EXCEPT
a.
never ignore the chains of command.
b.
prove loyalty
c.
pick the optimum time to appeal to top management.
d.
consistently follow through on requests.
e.
accept profound differences in perspective and become skilled at the art of
persuading superiors.
Feedback
Few project managers admit ignoring chains of command. If they are confident that
top management will reject an important request and that what they want to do will
benefit the project, they do it without asking permission. While acknowledging that
this is very risky, they will claim that bosses typically won't argue with success.LO10-
07
The correct answer is:
1
, 2024 – S1 – PRM3701 – ASSESSMENT 5 – Q&A
never ignore the chains of command.
Question 2
Which of the following requires more management rather than leadership?
a.
Taking corrective action
b.
Changes in project scope
c.
Technological stalemates
d.
All of these require the same level of management
Feedback
Good management brings about order and stability by formulating plans and
objectives, designing structures and procedures, monitoring results against plans,
and taking corrective action when necessary.
The correct answer is:
Taking corrective action
Question 3
The difference between project management and project leadership is that project
management includes:
a.
Recognizing the need to alter direction
b.
Aligning people to meet new directions
c.
Monitoring results against plans
2
Assessment 5
Started on Tuesday, 30 April 2024,
State Finished
Completed on Tuesday, 30 April 2024,
Time taken
Marks 10.00/10.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Research consistently points out that project success is strongly affected by the
degree to which a project has the support of top management. The following are
ways a project manager can manage upward relationships EXCEPT
a.
never ignore the chains of command.
b.
prove loyalty
c.
pick the optimum time to appeal to top management.
d.
consistently follow through on requests.
e.
accept profound differences in perspective and become skilled at the art of
persuading superiors.
Feedback
Few project managers admit ignoring chains of command. If they are confident that
top management will reject an important request and that what they want to do will
benefit the project, they do it without asking permission. While acknowledging that
this is very risky, they will claim that bosses typically won't argue with success.LO10-
07
The correct answer is:
1
, 2024 – S1 – PRM3701 – ASSESSMENT 5 – Q&A
never ignore the chains of command.
Question 2
Which of the following requires more management rather than leadership?
a.
Taking corrective action
b.
Changes in project scope
c.
Technological stalemates
d.
All of these require the same level of management
Feedback
Good management brings about order and stability by formulating plans and
objectives, designing structures and procedures, monitoring results against plans,
and taking corrective action when necessary.
The correct answer is:
Taking corrective action
Question 3
The difference between project management and project leadership is that project
management includes:
a.
Recognizing the need to alter direction
b.
Aligning people to meet new directions
c.
Monitoring results against plans
2
