MIS 573-Chapter 9

Which highly respected psychologist, rejected the dehumanizing negativism of psychology and proposed the hierarchy of needs theory?

Abraham Maslow

Which tab on the ribbon should be selected when you want to save a baseline?

Project

Which of the following represents the simplest approach to tracking project progress?

Record project work as scheduled.

In the MBTI, which dimension relates to the manner in which you gather information?

Sensation/Intuition

What term is used for taking time to renew oneself physically, spiritually, mentally and socially?

Sharpening the saw

Managers who follow which theory assume that the average worker wants to be directed and prefers to avoid responsibility?

Theory X

What theory emphasizes factors such as job rotation, broadening of skills, generalization versus specialization, and the need for continuous training of workers?

Theory Z

What do people who seek to excel and tend to avoid both low-risk and high-risk situations to improve their chances for achieving something worthwhile have a high need for?

achievement

According to McClelland's acquired-needs theory, what do people who desire harmonious relationships with other people and need to feel accepted by others have a high need for?

affiliation

Which of the following is a viable method for collecting project actuals?

all of the above

Which of the following is saved when you set a baseline?

all of the above

Which of the following tracking methods can be used in Project?

all of the above

According to Thamhain and Wilemon, what is the legitimate hierarchical right to issue orders?

authority

According to Blake and Mouton, project managers who use which method employ a give-and take-approach to resolving conflicts?

compromise

What are the bottom four needs in Maslow's structure are referred to as?

deficiency

What is the maximum number of baselines that can be saved in a single project plan?

eleven

Recognizing an employee as the "Star Performer of the Month" would be satisfying which need in Maslow's hierarchy?

esteem

What need is at the highest level in Maslow's structure?

growth

The main outputs of which process are team performance assessments, change requests, and updates to several documents?

managing the project team

Which concept refers to matching certain behaviors of the other person?

mirroring

What needs are at the bottom of Maslow's structure?

physiological

According to McClelland's acquired-needs theory, what do people who want to direct others, and can be seen as bossy, have a need for?

power

According to Thamhain and Wilemon, what is the ability to improve a worker's position?

promotion

What term is used for the relation of harmony, conformity, accord, or affinity?

rapport

According to Herzberg, which is a motivational factor?

recognition

What is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

self-actualization

The individual or organization that provides financial support for the project is called the project __________.

sponsor

In the Tuckman model, what occurs as team members have different opinions as to how the team should operate?

storming

Psychologist David Merril describes which behavioral profile as reactive and task-oriented?

analyticals

When you enter a completion percentage for a task, which of the following is calculated by Project based on the percentage you enter?

both a and b

What is the first step in the framework for defining and assigning work?

finalizing the project requirements

In the Tuckman model, what occurs when the emphasis is on reaching the team goals, rather than working on team process?

performing

According to Lencioni, which quality is present in organizations that succeed?

teamwork