Resource Management & Team Building Flashcards
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Which leadership style is most effective when team members are highly skilled and self-motivated on a complex project?
Answer: Laissez-faire
A laissez-faire (delegating) style works best with highly competent, self-directed team members who need minimal supervision.
A project manager wants to track whether physical resources are being used as planned. Which process does this fall under?
Answer: Control Resources
Control Resources monitors the planned versus actual use of physical resources and takes corrective action when discrepancies exist.
What is the primary purpose of a pre-assignment in resource acquisition?
Answer: To commit specific resources to the project before it begins
Pre-assignment means specific resources are committed to the project in advance, often as a condition of the project award or proposal.
During team development, the project manager arranges a workshop where team members define agreed-upon working norms. This is an example of which technique?
Answer: Ground rules
Ground rules establish clear expectations for acceptable team behavior, communication norms, and work practices.
A project team's morale drops after a key milestone is missed. The project manager publicly acknowledges the team's hard work and identifies lessons learned. Which motivation concept does this reflect?
Answer: Herzberg's motivator factors such as recognition
Herzberg identified recognition as a motivator factor that drives satisfaction and engagement, distinct from hygiene factors.
Which input is most critical when performing the Estimate Activity Resources process?
Answer: Activity list
The activity list defines all activities that need resources, making it the foundational input for estimating activity resources.
A functional manager refuses to release a promised team member because of departmental workload. This is an example of which type of resource challenge?
Answer: Matrix organization resource competition
In matrix organizations, project managers share resources with functional managers, creating competition for the same personnel.