COSC 353 Exam 1 2026 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Project leadership - Correct answer-The ability to get things done through others;
requires vision and a destination
Three elements of project leadership - Correct answer-Understanding of the
project; knowledge of the project environment; knowledge of available resources
Effective project leaders must be - Correct answer-Flexible and adaptable; morale
builders; goal-oriented and accountable; good mentors; great communicaton
Why communication is critical in construction - Correct answer-The industry is
relationship-based
Flexibility and adaptability - Correct answer-A leader's ability to adjust tone,
message, and approach based on situation and audience (emotional intelligence)
Why leaders must be flexible as projects progress - Correct answer-Personal and
project conditions change over time
Morale Building & Team Management - Correct answer-
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, Why in-fighting is dangerous to a project - Correct answer-It can be disastrous to
teamwork and schedule
How good leaders build morale - Correct answer-Foster pride, fellowship, and
loyalty to the project
Morale building includes - Correct answer-Promoting a "team-first" attitude;
celebrating successes and milestones; removing employees who refuse teamwork
Order and discipline in project management - Correct answer-Includes both
material and human resources
Why job descriptions are important - Correct answer-Every worker should have a
clearly defined role
What a job description should include - Correct answer-Safety training; job site
orientation; understanding of company expectations
Company Culture & Organization - Correct answer-
Company culture - Correct answer-A set of shared values, goals, attitudes, and
practices that characterize an organization
Legal forms of organization - Correct answer-Sole proprietorship; partnership;
corporation
Sole proprietorship - Correct answer-Single person owns and operates the business
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Answers Graded A+
Project leadership - Correct answer-The ability to get things done through others;
requires vision and a destination
Three elements of project leadership - Correct answer-Understanding of the
project; knowledge of the project environment; knowledge of available resources
Effective project leaders must be - Correct answer-Flexible and adaptable; morale
builders; goal-oriented and accountable; good mentors; great communicaton
Why communication is critical in construction - Correct answer-The industry is
relationship-based
Flexibility and adaptability - Correct answer-A leader's ability to adjust tone,
message, and approach based on situation and audience (emotional intelligence)
Why leaders must be flexible as projects progress - Correct answer-Personal and
project conditions change over time
Morale Building & Team Management - Correct answer-
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, Why in-fighting is dangerous to a project - Correct answer-It can be disastrous to
teamwork and schedule
How good leaders build morale - Correct answer-Foster pride, fellowship, and
loyalty to the project
Morale building includes - Correct answer-Promoting a "team-first" attitude;
celebrating successes and milestones; removing employees who refuse teamwork
Order and discipline in project management - Correct answer-Includes both
material and human resources
Why job descriptions are important - Correct answer-Every worker should have a
clearly defined role
What a job description should include - Correct answer-Safety training; job site
orientation; understanding of company expectations
Company Culture & Organization - Correct answer-
Company culture - Correct answer-A set of shared values, goals, attitudes, and
practices that characterize an organization
Legal forms of organization - Correct answer-Sole proprietorship; partnership;
corporation
Sole proprietorship - Correct answer-Single person owns and operates the business
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