Project Management - Qp7
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- 1.A good project manager is usually a good leader.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.A project leader must undertake a number of responsibilities during the project cycle. In effect, such a person must:- (Select Four)
- A.
Make all the key decisions concerning a project's progress.
- B.
Be able to communicate well with fellow team members.
- C.
Know how to handle resources effectively.
- D.
Ensure that the project progresses according to schedule.
- E.
Strong financial background.
- 3.A project leader must therefore be able to understand the specific and often unique dynamics of the project team and be capable of _______ a positive atmosphere amongst management.
- A.
Nuturing
- B.
Guiding
- C.
Leading
- 4.A good leader is therefore able to adapt to the challenges of a project effectively, even under very demanding or difficult conditions, and constructive leadership creates a positive climate, and in project management, improves the desire of a project team to complete a project goal well.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.An advantage of a free-style leadership approach is that the project team gets to participate in the ____ - ______ process and feels in control of activities as they take place.
- A.
Decision-Making
- B.
Guidance
- C.
Responsibility
- 6.A disadvantage of an autocratic leadership approach is that the project leader can ______ the project team by their lack of participation in the management process.
- A.
De-movitate
- B.
Negotiate
- C.
Contribute
- 7.A project leader who is bossy by nature may find an free-style leadership approach more comfortable, while a sociable project leader may prefer a autocratic leadership approach to project management.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Whatever leadership style is chosen by the responsible project leader, should ensure that the following conditions are achieved:- (Select Five)
- A.
Skills required to complete a project.
- B.
To improve the teams motivation.
- C.
To ready the team to accept change if need be.
- D.
To maintain a high standard of decision-making.
- E.
To build team spirit and morale
- F.
To recognize each team member's contribution to a project's progress.
- 9.A naturally bossy project leader who prefers to apply a strict autocratic leadership approach may suddenly come into conflict with certain team members who do not agree with parts of the schedule and threaten to disrupt the project altogether.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.The project leader should always be up-to-date and aware of how a project is progressing and be able to prioritise the next steps required to complete a project successfully.
- A.
Prioritise
- B.
Demanding
- C.
Qualities
- D.
Flexible
- 11.To prepare for the responsibilities of project leadership, a project leader should consider the following activities:- (Select Five)
- A.
Become familiar with the group or individuals on the team.
- B.
Get commitment from the project team.
- C.
Motivate the team.
- D.
Be consistent and fair.
- E.
Be able to use discipline if need be.
- F.
Be adaptable and flexible wherever possible.
- 12.Punishment in the form of firing someone should only be used as a last resort as this act can have negative repercussions on the rest of the project team in some instances.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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