WorksheetsProject Manager Skills - Midterm - Project Management Techniques
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is NOT true about the project manager?
Must have a clear understanding of how the project fits into the organization
Technical knowledge is more valuable than broad knowledge
He should produce as much of the project plan as possible
He should come in early into the project
Which of the following describes a functional manager (as opposed to a project manager)?
Manager is a generalist
Manager has very high technical skills
Manager rarely decides who performs each task
Manager must be skilled at synthesis
Which of the following describes a project manager (as opposed to a functional manager)?
Manager needs some technical skills
Manager is responsible for the big picture
Manager must be skilled at analysis rather synthesis
Manager must use the analytical rather than the systems approach
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for selecting a project manager?
Technical credibility
Political sensitivity
Strong sense of ethics
Technical expertise
Which is NOT a quality of effective management?
Innovate and maintain stability
Be hands on/hands off
Exercise high control over every aspect of the work that gets performed
Optimism
Towards whom does the project manager NOT have a responsibility?
The general organization
All project stakeholders
The project client
The project staff
What is NOT required when selecting a project manager?
Administrative credibility
Financial skills
Stress handling skills
Interpersonal sensitivity
What is NOT a required quality of an effective manager?
Innovate and maintain stability
Encourage teams but stress the individual
Be flexible but firm
Be hands off/hands on
What is NOT a required quality of an effective manager?
High intellectual coefficient (IQ)
Personal integrity
Being proactive
Being optimistic
The PM has responsibilities towards different parties. What is a responsibility that he has towards the project staff?
He must use resources with care
He must produce reports regularly depicting accurately the project
He must think beyond the project completion
He must preserve the scope of the project
What is NOT a special demand on the project manager?
Dealing with obstacles
Acquiring adequate resources
Technical training of personnel
Negotiation
What is NOT a responsibility of the project manager?
Ensure that the customer is satisfied
Coordinates the activities of team members
Continues with original plan if progress or costs change
Monitor actual vs. planned progress
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
The PM must be a generalist
The PM is responsible for planning and implementation
The PM can integrate a project at any time during the life of a project
The PM must care for all communications in and around the project
Let’s say a project manager realizes that one of the employees given to him for the project does not have the technical skills to even begin the work demanded. How should he approach this?
He has authority over him so he pushes him harder
He has only partial authority so he asks the functional manager of the employee to step in
He does not have authority over him but he threatens him with harsh consequences
He looks on his own for appropriate training for the employee
The CEO of a company is looking for a good project manager. Human resources have interviewed four candidates and are reporting the skills of each. Which one would you prefer?
Technical skills, negotiation skills, analytical skills, management skills
Synthesis skills, analytical skills, management skills, facilitating skills
Technical skills, Negotiation skills, synthesis skills, management skills
Negotiation skills, synthesis skills, management skills, facilitating skills
Towards whom does the project manager NOT have a responsibility?
The general organization
All of the project stakeholders (internal and external)
The project client
The project staff
What is NOT required when selecting a project manager?
Administrative credibility
Stress handling
Interpersonal sensitivity
High level of authority over employees
What is NOT a required quality of an effective manager?
Innovate and maintain stability
Encourage mostly individuals
Be flexible but firm
High level of focus on every small detail of a project
What is NOT a required quality of an effective manager?
Ability to micro-manage all tasks
Personal integrity
Proactive
Optimist
What is not a type of currencies in leadership?
Task-related
Position-related
Operational-related
Relationship-related
What is NOT a factor in leadership?
Keep all decisions for himself because PM is only capable person
Understands what motivates team members and creates a supportive environment
Does not create situations that cause individuals to become discouraged
Fosters motivation through recognition
What is NOT a factor in leadership?
Encourages the same positive attitude
Being highly motivated and setting a positive example
Pushes others to obey commands no matter what
Leads by making things happen
