Ch 9

resource histogram

A(n) _____ is a column chart that shows the number of resources assigned to a project over time.

compromise

According to Blake and Mouton, project managers who use the _____ method use a give-and take approach to resolving conflicts.

Teamwork

According to Lencioni, which of the following qualities is present in organizations that succeed?

power

According to McClelland's acquired-needs theory, people who need personal _____ want to direct others and can be seen as bossy.

affiliation

According to McClelland's acquired-needs theory, people with a high need for _____ desire harmonious relationships with other people and need to feel accepted by others.

promotion

According to Thamhain and Wilemon, _____ is the ability to improve a worker's position.

physiological

At the bottom of Maslow's structure are _____ needs.

Sensation/Intuition

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

storming

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

acquiring the project team

Key outputs of _____ process are project staff assignments, resource calendars, and project management plan updates.

Theory X

Managers who follow _____ assume that the average worker wants to be directed and prefers to avoid responsibility.

achievement

People with a high need for _____ seek to excel and tend to avoid both low-risk and high-risk situations to improve their chances for achieving something worthwhile.

"Analyticals"

Psychologist David Merril describes _____ as reactive and task-oriented.

esteem

Recognizing an employee as the "Star Performer of the Month" would be satisfying the _____ need of the Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

sharpening the saw

Taking time to renew oneself physically, spiritually, mentally and socially is

TAT

The _____ presents subjects with a series of ambiguous pictures and asks them to develop a spontaneous story for each picture, assuming they will project their own needs into the story.

executing

The acquiring of the project team is a subprocess associated with the _____ process of project human resource management.

deficiency

The bottom four needs in Maslow's structure are referred to as _____ needs

intrapersonal intelligence

The capacity to understand the motivations, intentions and desires of others is

finalizing the project requirements

The first step in the framework for defining and assigning work is _____.

growth

The highest level of needs in Maslow's structure is referred to as a _____ need.

developing the project team

The main outputs of the _____ process are team performance assessments and enterprise environmental factors updates.

visionary

When an organization needs a new direction, the ________ leadership style is appropriate.

Frederick Herzberg

____ is best known for distinguishing between motivational factors and hygiene factors when considering motivation in work settings.

Abraham Maslow

_____ a highly respected psychologist, rejected the dehumanizing negativism of psychology and proposed the hierarchy of needs theory.

Acquiring the project team

_____ involves assigning the needed personnel to work on the project.

Managing the project team

_____ involves tracking team member performance, motivating team members, providing timely feedback, resolving issues and conflicts, and coordinating changes to help enhance project performance.

Coercive power

_____ involves using punishment, threats, or other negative approaches to get people to do things they do not want to do.

Self-actualization

_____ is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Referent power

_____ is based on an individual's personal charisma.

Douglas McGregor

_____ is best known for developing Theory X and Theory Y.

Frederick Herzberg

_____ is best known for distinguishing between motivational factors and hygiene factors when considering motivation in work settings.