CAPM Resource Management & Team Building 3

Question 1

Which leadership style is most effective when team members are highly skilled and self-motivated on a complex project?

Accepted Answer

Laissez-faire

Answer

A laissez-faire (delegating) style works best with highly competent, self-directed team members who need minimal supervision.

Question 2

A project manager wants to track whether physical resources are being used as planned. Which process does this fall under?

Accepted Answer

Control Resources

Answer

Control Resources monitors the planned versus actual use of physical resources and takes corrective action when discrepancies exist.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a pre-assignment in resource acquisition?

Accepted Answer

To commit specific resources to the project before it begins

Answer

Pre-assignment means specific resources are committed to the project in advance, often as a condition of the project award or proposal.

Question 4

During team development, the project manager arranges a workshop where team members define agreed-upon working norms. This is an example of which technique?

Accepted Answer

Ground rules

Answer

Ground rules establish clear expectations for acceptable team behavior, communication norms, and work practices.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

Herzberg's motivator factors such as recognition

Answer

Herzberg identified recognition as a motivator factor that drives satisfaction and engagement, distinct from hygiene factors.

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CAPM Resource Management & Team Building 3