PM Leadership

_________ organization is a hybrid form in which a horizontal project management structure is "overlaid" in the normal functional hierarchy.

• Balanced

• Matrix

• Project

A matrix in which the balance of authority is strongly on the side of the functional manager is described as _________.

• Weak

• Strong

• Projectized

At the project level, which of the following is a factor that should influence the choice of project management structure?

• The size of the project

• The novelty of the project

• All of these are factors that should influence the choice of project management structure

• Budget and time constraints

In a(n) ________ system, there are usually two chains of command, one along functional lines and the other along project lines.

• Projectized

• functional

• matrix

PMOs emerged in response to _____.

• an excess of unused project personnel

• a poor track record in finishing projects on time, within budget, and according to plan

• calls for the same from corporate executives

• calls for the same from project managers

The primary function of the control tower PMO is to improve project ______.

• scheduling and budgeting

• execution

• quality of the resulting product

• budgeting

An authentic leader will most likely

• manage impressions and actions.

• foster in-group exclusivity.

• exaggerate strong emotions.

• have a realistic self-perception.

The cultural characteristic that refers to the degree to which the organization monitors and responds to changes in the external environment is known as ___________.

• conflict tolerance

• team emphasis

• reward criteria

• open-systems focus

When project managers have a can-do attitude and when they are able to maintain a positive attitude during a dismal day and keep others' attention positive as well, they are demonstrating ___________.

• positivism

• learning

• leadership

• optimism

Firms where projects are the dominant form of business and the entire organization is designed to support project teams are usually structured as a(n) _________ organization.

• dedicated project team

• functional

• projectized

• weak matrix