Week 7 Assignment
W7 Assignment "Processes"
Knowing the terminology of project management is critical to passing the exam.
For this assignment you are asked to review the terminology section of Chapter 12 and Chapter 13.
Write a 2 page paper. In your paper discuss the following:
· Complete the 20 review questions at the end of Chapter 12
· Complete the 20 review questions at the end of Chapter 13
· Complete a paragraph on each of the three questions you found most challenging in Chapter 12 and Chapter 13
· In the paragraphs include the question and the correct answer-and the strategy you will use to remember how to answer similar questions on the topic area in the future
Include a cover sheet and 2-3 references. References should be obtained through the Grantham University online library. You may use online references for this assignment (not Wikipedia). Please adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th ed., 2nd printing when writing and submitting assignments and papers.
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Chapter 12 Questions
4.
Henry has been tasked to create a salience model for his project. This model defines three characteristics for project stakeholders. Which one of the following is not one of the three characteristics of the stakeholders mapped in the salience model?
A. Power
B. Urgency
C. Legitimacy
D. Influence
D. A salience model plots out a person’s power, urgency, and legitimacy in the project. It does not include their influence. A, B, and C are incorrect because these answers are part of the salience model.
Chapter 13 Questions
8.
You are the project manager of the HQL Project for your company. Henry, a stakeholder, is in favor of your project and he’s working with you to express the importance of the project. Henry has offered to help with the project, communicate with other stakeholders, and host status meetings. What type of stakeholder is Henry?
A. Supportive
B. Cheerleader
C. Contractual
D. Leading
D. Henry is considered to be a leading stakeholder. Henry knows about the project, is supportive of the change the project may bring about, and is working to make the project successful. A, supportive, isn’t the best choice because Henry is doing more than just supporting the project—he’s helping the project be successful. B, cheerleader, and C, contractual, are not valid stakeholder classification types.
12.
Part of stakeholder management is the reliance on interpersonal skills. Which one of the following is an interpersonal skill?
A. Facilitation
B. Analysis of product scope
C. Conflict resolution
C. Conflict resolution is an interpersonal skill a project manager will need to engage and manage stakeholders’ interests in the project. A is incorrect because facilitation is a management skill. B is incorrect because analysis of the product scope is not an interpersonal skill. D is also incorrect because influence is one of the managerial skills.