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WorksheetsBM 1.04-1.06
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Which of the following is a true statement about projects:
They rely on traditional management structures.
They create goods, not services.
They are short-term undertakings.
Their processes are more important than their results.
Every project creates a(n)
deliverable
new product
company
advertising plan
Projects are different from business operations because business operations
are special ventures.
are permanent.
use nontraditional management structures.
have a definite beginning and end.
Which of the following is an element of any project:
Technology
Outcome
Natural resources
Board of directors
Which of the following is an example of a project that enhanced an existing product:
The construction of the Empire State Building
A medication that cures a life-threatening illness
A software update for your computer
The sequel to your favorite movie
When the hybrid vehicle was introduced, it was an example of a project that
created new technology.
enhanced an existing project.
created a new product using existing technology.
used entirely new technology.
Which of the following is a true statement regarding project managers:
Anyone with the right skills can be a project manager.
Project managers are usually top-level executives.
Math and computing are the most important skills for project managers.
Project managers are only distantly involved in the project.
The project manager controls what the project will and will not do, known as the project’s
budget
plan
schedule
scope
Which of the following is a true statement regarding a project champion:
S/He is closely involved in the work of the project.
S/He is the same person as the project manager.
S/He can mobilize the necessary resources to get the project done.
S/He is usually a low-ranking employee in the business.
When a hurricane interrupted a business’s new product development, the project team had a plan for getting things back on track. This is an example of how project management
helps businesses evaluate feasibility.
allows employees to adapt to risk.
requires a product champion.
needs strong quality controls.
The three common constraints on a project are scope, budget, and
time
technology
ability
laws
When a project’s scope slowly gets bigger and bigger, it creates a challenge for project managers known as
project creep.
resource deficiency.
communication gap.
budget overage.
Which of the following documents is drafted in the initiation stage of project management:
Lessons-learned document
Risk analysis
Work breakdown structure
Statement of work
A project is officially authorized to begin by the
registration documents.
Initiation Papers.
project charter.
statement of work.
Which of the following documents is drafted in the planning stage of project management:
Project charter
Statement of work
Lessons-learned document
Work breakdown structure
Rules and regulations for keeping a project on track are known as
governance mechanisms.
project laws.
risk inhibitors.
execution standards.
In which stage of project management does risk analysis take place?
Initiation
Planning
Execution
Closing
In which stage of project management does the actual work of the project take place?
Monitoring and controlling
Planning
Execution
Closing
In which stage of project management is the product delivered?
Initiation
Planning
Monitoring and controlling
Closing
Which of the following is a benefit of using project management software:
Improved efficiency
Less need for management
Smaller project team size
Better governance mechanisms
What project management stage involves determining when project tasks should be performed?
evaluating
monitoring
processing
scheduling
Which is an element of any project?
inventory
outcome
regulations
technology
What document is drafted in the planning stage of project management?
project charter
lessons learned
statement of work (SOW)
work breakdown structure (WBS)
What document is drafted in the initiation stage of project management?
risk analysis
lessons learned
statement of work (SOW)
work breakdown structure (WBS_
What project management stage involves determining whether a project is feasible?
closing
evaluating
initiation
processing
One of the most important aspects of project management involves:
setting goals
buying supplies
training employees
identifying mistakes
A project is officially authorized to begin by the:
project charter
initiation process
statement of work (SOW)
registration documents
What are rules and regulations for keeping a project on track?
design laws
risk inhibitors
execution standards
governance mechanisms
What is the primary purpose of a project charter in project management?
To outline the project budget
To authorize the project officially
To list the project team members
To define the project timeline
Which stage of project management involves tracking the project's progress and performance?
Initiation
Execution
Monitoring and controlling
Closing
Business use organizational design to structure their:
people, information, and technology
people, information, and competitors
information, technology, and competitors
technology, people, and competitor
Because of a business’s organizational design, its employees are able to work together to come up with a brand-new product. The business’s employees are engaged in:
division of labor.
competition.
authority.
innovation.
A well-planned organizational design helps a business to better compete because.....
competitors don’t have organizational structures.
it cuts down on communication.
the business is more productive.
the business has more money.
The saying “form follows function” indicates that organizational design must fit with
organizational.....
image
objectives
facilities
income
Mason is the vice president of marketing at his company. He directly supervises everyone
who works in the department. Mason has __________ authority.
functional
divisional
line
staff
Keri works as a public relations consultant for a large corporation. She reviews issues and makes recommendations to managers. Keri has __________ authority.
functional
divisional
line
staff
Nathan is a project manager in charge of four other employees. He has divided up responsibilities and assigned them to specific team members to work on. This is known as
delegation
innovation
unity of command
the scalar principle.
At a hair salon, one employee washes customers’ hair, another employee cuts it, and another dries and styles it. This allows the employees to make the most efficient use of their time and
illustrates an organizational principle known as
span of control
division of labor
authority
innovation
A business creates an organizational design in which no employee has to report to more than one manager at a time. This is following an organizational principle called
unity of command
the scalar principle
span of control
line authority
Which principle of organizational design states that authority should flow in a clear, unbroken line from the top of an organization to the bottom?
Span of control
Staff authority
Responsibility
Scalar principle
Which of the following terms refers to the flow of authority within an organization:
Division of labor
Functional structure
Chain of command
Innovation
Steve manages employees who are highly skilled and need little supervision. Therefore, he can supervise quite a few employees at once. Steve’s span of control is
open
wide
narrow
tight
Brynn manages employees who are new on the job and need quite a bit of supervision.
Therefore, she can only supervise a few employees at once. Brynn’s span of control is
open
wide
narrow
tight
Which of the following describes the functional organizational structure:
It includes traditional departments, such as sales and marketing.
It is separated by divisions, such as product or process.
It is a combination of two other organizational structures.
It is the newest organizational structure being used.
Which of the following is a benefit of using the functional organizational structure:
It encourages creativity.
It’s more flexible than other structures.
It creates narrow perspectives for managers.
It reduces the duplication of certain activities.
Which of the following is a common way for a divisional organizational structure to be broken down:
By manager
By territory
By function
By job type
A manufacturing company is well-suited for a divisional organizational structure broken down by
job function
customer type.
product
process
A banking institution is well-suited for a divisional organizational structure broken down by
job function
customer type.
product
process
Which of the following is an advantage of using the divisional organizational structure:
It’s unpredictable in nature.
It balances conflicting organizational objectives.
It can create better customer experiences.
It can encourage competition.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using the divisional organizational structure:
Support staff may not have a permanent “home.”
It’s less flexible than the functional structure.
Its focus is too specific.
It violates the unity of command principle.
Which of the following describes the matrix organizational structure:
It includes only traditional departments, such as sales and marketing.
It is separated by product lines.
It is a combination of two other organizational structures.
It is the oldest organizational structure being used.
Which of the following is a true statement about the matrix organizational structure:
It lacks flexibility.
It includes only line authority.
It gives managers a wide span of control.
It is useful for most types of organizations.
Which of the following is an advantage of the matrix organizational structure:
It makes good use of organizational resources.
It is inexpensive to implement.
It speeds up decision-making.
It reduces the duplication of certain activities.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the matrix organizational structure:
It makes the organization less competitive.
It violates the unity of command principle.
It cannot balance conflicting organizational objectives.
It lacks flexibility.
The amount of teamwork included in an organizational design is often referred to as
division of labor
delegation
staff authority
lateral relations
