Project Resource Management Flashcards
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When needed resources cannot be obtained internally during the Acquire Resources process, the most appropriate next step is to:
Answer: Procure resources externally through contracting or outsourcing
When internal resources are unavailable, the project manager pursues external options such as hiring contractors, using staff augmentation, or outsourcing specific work packages.
Which of the following is a primary advantage of virtual teams in project management?
Answer: Access to specialized expertise regardless of geographic location
Virtual teams allow organizations to assemble the best talent for a project without geographic constraints, enabling access to highly specialized skills anywhere in the world.
Emotional intelligence (EI) is most valuable to a project manager because it helps them:
Answer: Recognize and manage their own and others' emotions to improve team dynamics
High emotional intelligence enables project managers to navigate interpersonal dynamics, resolve conflicts empathetically, and motivate team members more effectively.
A resource calendar is used primarily to identify:
Answer: When and for how long specific resources are available for project work
A resource calendar specifies working days, shifts, hours of availability, and exceptions (holidays, vacations) for each resource, enabling accurate assignment and scheduling.
A Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) is used to show:
Answer: The relationship between project work packages and the team members responsible for them
A RAM maps work packages or activities to the team members responsible for them, ensuring clear ownership and preventing gaps or duplication in effort.
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level must be satisfied before esteem needs become the primary motivator?
Answer: Social/Belonging needs
Maslow's hierarchy progresses upward from physiological → safety → social/belonging → esteem → self-actualization; social/belonging needs must be met before esteem motivates behavior.
In project resource management, the 'halo effect' most commonly refers to:
Answer: Assuming that competence in one area implies competence in an unrelated area
The halo effect is the cognitive bias of assuming that because someone excels in one skill, they will also excel in unrelated areas, which can lead to poor resource assignment decisions.