CVS Team Management 2

Question 1

During a value study, two team members repeatedly clash over discipline priorities. What is the facilitator's BEST first response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge both perspectives and refocus the discussion on the study's function-based objectives

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Remove the less senior member from the session

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Postpone the workshop until the conflict resolves itself

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Let the project sponsor decide who is right

Question 2

Which team composition is MOST appropriate for a value engineering workshop on a hospital construction project?

Accepted Answer

A multidisciplinary team including design, construction, operations, and user representatives

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Only the original design engineers who know the project best

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Only cost estimators to maximize savings identification

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Only external consultants to guarantee objectivity

Question 3

In Tuckman's model of team development, a value study team that is openly debating roles and challenging the facilitator's process is MOST likely in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Storming

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Forming

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Norming

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Performing

Question 4

A team member with deep technical expertise dominates every discussion during the creativity phase. What should the value study leader do?

Accepted Answer

Use structured techniques like round-robin idea collection to balance participation

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Allow the expert to continue since expertise drives the best ideas

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Publicly criticize the member for dominating

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End the creativity phase early to avoid friction

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY reason a value study team should include a representative of the project owner or user?

Accepted Answer

To validate needs, priorities, and acceptance criteria for proposed alternatives

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To approve the facilitator's fee

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To take meeting minutes for the team

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To ensure the study finishes on schedule

Question 6

During the evaluation phase, the team splits evenly on two competing alternatives. Which approach BEST supports an objective resolution?

Accepted Answer

Apply a weighted evaluation matrix using agreed criteria

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Let the facilitator cast the deciding vote

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Choose the alternative proposed by the most senior member

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Flip a coin to remain impartial

Question 7

A value study team is ideally sized at approximately how many members for effective facilitation?

Accepted Answer

5 to 8 members

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2 to 3 members

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15 to 20 members

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As many as the budget allows