Question 1
2 out of 2 points
In the projectized form of project management structure, there is limited technological
expertise when compared to the functional or matrix organization.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
Response
Feedback:
Creating self-contained teams inhibits maximum technological expertise.
It is limited somewhat to the talents and experience of the specialists
assigned to the project.
TF Qu. 76 (Static) In the projectized form of project...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-01 Identify different project management
structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Topic: Project Management Structures
Type: Static
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Organizational culture refers to a system of shared norms, beliefs, values, and
assumptions which bind people together.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
Response
Feedback:
Organizational culture refers to a system of shared norms, beliefs, values,
and assumptions which binds people together, thereby creating shared
meanings. This system is manifested by customs and habits that
exemplify the values and beliefs of the organization.
TF Qu. 90 (Static) Organizational culture refers to a system...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 03-05 Appreciate the significant role that
organizational culture plays in managing projects.
Topic: Organizational Culture
Type: Static
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
At the project level, which of the following is a factor that should influence the choice of
project management structure?
Selected
Answer:
All of these are factors that should influence the choice of project
management structure
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 14 (Static) At the project level, which of...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 03-04 Understand organizational and project
considerations that should be considered in choosing an appropriate
project management structure.
Topic: What is the Right Project Management Structure?
Type: Static
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
PMOs emerged in response to _____.
Selected
Answer:
a poor track record in finishing projects on time, within budget, and
according to plan
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 62 (Static) PMOs emerged...
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Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 03-03 Describe how project management offices
(PMOs) can support and improve project execution.
Topic: Project Management Office
Type: Static
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following PMO types would address questions like ‘How are our projects
progressing? Which ones are on track? Which ones are not? How are we doing in terms
of cost? Which projects are over budget?’
Selected
Answer:
Weather
station.
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 63 (Static) Which of the following PMO...
AACSB: Knowledge Application
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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 03-03 Describe how project management offices
(PMOs) can support and improve project execution.
Topic: Project Management Office
Type: Static
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
All of the following are functions culture plays in an organization EXCEPT
Selected
Answer:
it replaces the need for a project selection
process.
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 19 (Static) All of the following are functions...
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-05 Appreciate the significant role that
organizational culture plays in managing projects.
Topic: Organizational Culture
Type: Static
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Certain aspects of the culture of an organization support successful project
management while other aspects deter or interfere with effective management.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
Response
Feedback:
There are subcultures within an organization where differing norms and
values exist. Those working in marketing may have different values than
those working in finance.
TF Qu. 93 (Static) Certain aspects of the culture of...
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-07 Understand the interaction between
project management structure and the culture of an organization.
Topic: Implications of Organizational Culture for Organizing Projects
Type: Static
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
From the list below, which is NOT a primary characteristic of organizational culture?
Selected
Answer:
Profitabilit
y
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 23 (Static) From the list below, which is...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 03-06 Interpret the culture of an
organization.
Topic: Organizational Culture
Type: Static
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
A technology firm has assigned a project manager for each of the five new-product
teams. The managers, as well as the project team members, work on the projects on a
full-time basis. The structure being used is ________ organization.
Selected
Answer:
projectiz
ed
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 11 (Static) A technology firm has...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-01 Identify different project management
structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Topic: Project Management Structures
Type: Static
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
No radical alteration in the design or operation of the parent organization is a major
advantage of __________ organization.
Selected
Answer:
function
al
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 33 (Static) No radical alteration in...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-01 Identify different project management
structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Topic: Project Management Structures
Type: Static
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a projectized organization?
Selected
Answer:
It is
expensive
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 08 (Static) Which of the following is a...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-01 Identify different project management
structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Topic: Project Management Structures
Type: Static
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to which groups
within the organization are encouraged to operate in a coordinated or independent
manner?
Selected
Answer:
Unit
integration
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 29 (Static) Which of the following cultural
characteristics...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 03-06 Interpret the culture of an
organization.
Topic: Organizational Culture
Type: Static
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
When most of the project work can be done within a specified department and any
coordination with other departments can be done easily through normal management
channels, ___________ organization is most appropriate.
Selected
Answer:
function
al
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 51 (Static) When most of the...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 03-04 Understand organizational and project
considerations that should be considered in choosing an appropriate
project management structure.
Topic: What is the Right Project Management Structure?
Type: Static
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
A project team that operates with a full-time project manager as a separate unit from
the rest of the organization is structured using ________ organization.
Selected
Answer:
projectiz
ed
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 09 (Static) A project team that operates with...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-01 Identify different project management
structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Topic: Project Management Structures
Type: Static
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of organizing projects within a matrix
arrangement?
Selected
Answer:
Expensiv
e.
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 03 (Static) Which of the following is...
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-02 Distinguish three different types of matrix
structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Topic: Project Management Structures
Type: Static
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
In a(n) ________ system, there are usually two chains of command, one along functional
lines and the other along project lines.
Selected
Answer:
matri
x
Response correct
Feedback:
MC Qu. 38 (Static) In a(n) ________...
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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 03-02 Distinguish three different types of matrix
structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Topic: Project Management Structures
Type: Static
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT true regarding organizing projects within a matrix
arrangement?
Selected
Answer:
Its flexibility supports a strong project focus that helps alleviate stress
among project team members.
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 17 (Static) Which of the following is NOT...
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Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 03-02 Distinguish three different types of matrix
structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Topic: Project Management Structures
Type: Static
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
Conflict tolerance, risk tolerance, reward criteria and unit integration are all examples of
cultural __________.
Selected
Answer:
characteristi
cs
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 47 (Static) Conflict tolerance, risk...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 03-06 Interpret the culture of an
organization.
Topic: Organizational Culture
Type: Static
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
The cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which rewards such as promotion
and salary increases are allocated according to employee performance rather than
seniority, favoritism, or other nonperformance factors is known as _____________.
Selected
Answer:
reward
criteria
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 52 (Static) The cultural characteristic...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 03-06 Interpret the culture of an
organization.
Topic: Organizational Culture
Type: Static
Question 20
0 out of 2 points
The more autonomy and authority the project manager and project team need to be
successful, the more appropriate a dedicated project team or a(n) ________ matrix
structure is to manage the project.
Selected
Answer:
projectiz
ed
Response
Feedback: incorrect
MC Qu. 50 (Static) The more autonomy and...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-04 Understand organizational and project
considerations that should be considered in choosing an appropriate
project management structure.
Topic: What is the Right Project Management Structure?
Type: Static
Question 21
2 out of 2 points
Who is responsible for determining how tasks will be done in a weak matrix project
management structure?
Selected
Answer:
The functional
manager
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 25 (Static) Who is responsible for determining how...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-02 Distinguish three different types of matrix
structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Topic: Project Management Structures
Type: Static
Question 22
2 out of 2 points
In which of the following is the balance of authority strongly in favor of the functional
managers?
Selected
Answer:
Weak
matrix
Response
Feedback: correct
MC Qu. 18 (Static) In which of the following is...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-02 Distinguish three different types of matrix
structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Topic: Project Management Structures
Type: Static
Question 23
2 out of 2 points
The matrix form of project management structure is a good choice when resource usage
needs to be optimized by having individuals work on multiple projects while still
performing functional duties.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
Response
Feedback:
The matrix structure is designed to optimally utilize resources by having
individuals work on multiple projects as well as being capable of
performing normal functional duties.
TF Qu. 73 (Static) The matrix form of project management...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Difficulty: 3 Hard
Learning Objective: 03-02 Distinguish three different types of matrix
structures and understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Topic: Project Management Structures
Type: Static
Question 24
2 out of 2 points
Control is the cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which management
decisions take into account the effect of outcomes on people within the organization.
Selected
Answer:
Fals
e
Response
Feedback:
Management focus refers to the degree to which management
decisions take into account the effect of outcomes on people within the
organization.
TF Qu. 89 (Static) Control is the cultural characteristic that...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Learning Objective: 03-06 Interpret the culture of an organization.
Topic: Organizational Culture
Type: Static
Question 25
0 out of 2 points
Unit integration is the cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which units
within the organization are encouraged to operate in a coordinated or independent
manner.
Selected
Answer:
Tru
e
Response
Feedback:
Unit integration is the degree to which units within the organization are
encouraged to operate in a coordinated or interdependent manner.
TF Qu. 91 (Static) Unit integration is the cultural characteristic...
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Objective: 03-06 Interpret the culture of an organization.
Topic: Organizational Culture
Type: Static
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