Conflict management, oraniztional struture anad risk analysis

What is the primary goal of conflict resolution in project management?

• Eliminate all disagreements

• Maintain a harmonious team

• Encourage healthy debate

• Achieve project objectives effectively

Which type of conflict is based on personal differences and emotions rather than substantive issues?

• Task conflict

• process conflict

• Interpersonal conflict

• all of the above

What should a project manager do if conflict arises due to a lack of clear project goals and roles?

• Assign blame to specific team members

• Ignore the issue and let the team sort it out

• Clarify goals, roles, and responsibilities with the team

• Remove the team members causing the conflict

In a pure project organization, who has the most direct authority over project resources?

• Functional manager

• Project managers

• Executive management

• Team members

What is a potential disadvantage of a pure project organization?

• Limited project-focused expertise

• Complex communication networks

• Low motivation among functional employees

• Slow decision-making due to excessive hierarchy

What is a key challenge associated with a matrix organization structure

• Lack of accountability among team members

• Difficulty in balancing project and functional priorities.

• Minimal flexibility in resource allocation.

• Decreased project manager authority

Which type of authority does a project manager have in a strong matrix organization?

• Direct control over resources and decisions

• Limited influence on project-related matters

• Authority restricted to administrative tasks

• Complete control over all functional departments

Which aspect does a mixed organizational structure emphasize?

• Centralized decision-making

• Functional specialization

• Independent project silos

• Collaboration and cross-functional teams

What is the main goal of risk assessment in project management?

• To avoid all identified risks

• To transfer all risks to third parties

• To prioritize and analyze identified risks

• To assign responsibility for managing risks

What is the purpose of risk identification in project management?

• To assign blame for potential issues

• To eliminate all possible risks

• To create a risk management plan

• To identify and document potential project risks