BUSQOM Chapter 5

Gantt charts show which of the following? -resources -project budget -amount of time -sequence of activities

-Amount of time -Sequence of activities

A work package includes which of the following elements? -performance measures -description of what is to be done -starting and completion times for a group of activities -the projects currently active at the firm

-Performance measures -Description of what is to be done -Starting and completion times for a group of activities

Milestones for a project can include (select all that apply) -chart that displays project tasks -production of a prototype -prototype testing -competition of design

-Production of a prototype -Prototype testing -Completion of design

If a delay of an activity delays the entire project, then this activity -is normal -is on the critical path -will not affect the overall project -has an incorrect relationship defined in the project

-is on the critical path

Alliance & Partnership during project execution involves activities such as (select all that apply) -technology upgrades -selecting carriers -outsourcing major activities -selecting new partners

-selecting carriers -outsourcing major activities -selecting new partners

A statement of work (SOW) should include (select all that apply) -the number of employees that will be required -work to be completed and proposed schedule -competition steps or milestones -budget performance measures

-work to be completed and proposed schedule -competition steps or milestones -budget performance measures

All of the following are constraints addressed in project management except: -cost -people constraints -technical -time constraints

people constraints

Which of the following is not a resource considered in project management? -materials -equipment -place -people

place

All of the following are types of project organization structures except: -process -pure -matrix -functional

process

Which of the following is a general type of project? -breakthrough -platform -permanent -derivative

-Breakthrough -Platform -Derivative

True or false: When all the activities are completed, the project is finished

True

True or false: the hierarchy of project tasks, subtasks, and work packages is known as a work breakdown structure

True

True or false: the process change area of projects accommodates activities such as new equipment purchases or upgrading current process

True

When a project is housed within a functional division, such as manufacturing, it is called a _______ project -pure -functional -process -matrix

functional

A project has how many critical paths? -there are always two -it is possible to have multiple critical paths -one and only one -the critical path isn't necessary for every project

It is possible to have multiple critical paths

Which of the following is defined as a series of jobs usually directed toward some major output and requires a significant period of time to perform? -pure project -project -crashing -project management

Project

The ________ project structure minimizes the duplication of resources

matrix

If you are part of a self-contained project team working full time on a project, you are most likely experiencing the ________ project structure

pure

Which project organization structure uses a self-contained team working full time on a single project -pure project -matrix project -functional project

pure

The critical path is -the longest chain of activities in a project -the shortest chain of activities in a project -determined by the total time to complete all project activities -a breakdown of activity times

the longest chain of activities in a project

True or false: Typically, a task is performed by multiple groups or organizations

False

To show the amount of time associated with an activity, as well as the sequence of activities, a project manager could use a ______ chart

Gantt

Identity the type of project that primarily involves fundamental improvements to existing products -breakthrough project -innovative project -platform project -derivative project

Platform project

Rank the following terms in regards to a project from the highest level down to the lowest -subtask -work package -project -task -program

Program Project Task Subtask Work package

What term describes the group of activities assigned to a single organizational unit? -activity list -project milestone -work package -work breakdown structure

Work package

A firm should have a mix of projects that best support -choosing the project that requires the least amount of time to complete -HR policies for hiring new employees -the operations manager's vision -a company's strategic strategy

a company's strategic strategy

In a _______ project structure, team members do not report to a dedicated manager, but remain part of their functional units

functional

One advantage of the ________ project structure is that team members can work on several projects without having to report to multiple project managers

functional

Which of the following is NOT a major project category? -process change -research and development -product change -inventory control

inventory control

Which of the following is not a form of a matrix project? -balanced -weak -major -strong

major

Which project organizational structure blends properties of functional and pure strategies? -functional -matrix -departmental -pure

matrix

Which project organization structure uses team members who are assigned from the functional units and has a dedicated project manager? -pure project -matrix project -functional project

matrix project

A project where all members of the team work on the project full time is an example of which organizational structure? -matrix -process -functional -pure

pure

What term best describes the written description of the objectives to be achieved in a project -statement of work -project milestones -work package -work breakdown structure

statement of work

True or false: one advantage of the pure project structure is that the project manager has full authority over the project

true

Disadvantages of a functional project include (select all that apply) -project tasks are often shortchanged over functional area tasks -team members can be assigned to multiple projects -responses to client needs are slow -motivation is normally weak, focus is placed on unit tasks or other projects

-Project tasks are often shortchanged over functional area tasks -Responses to client needs are slow -Motivation is normally weak, focus is placed on unit tasks or other projects

When breaking down a project into smaller elements, what terms are used to describe the subdivisions? -activity and tasks -task and menial tasks -task and subtasks -activity and gantt charts

Task and subtasks

Which of the following are advantages of the matrix project structure (select all that apply) -team members are less concerned about their future employment after the project is completed -there is enhanced communication between functional areas -resource duplication is minimized -team members report to two bosses, and the functional manager will be listened to first

-Team members are less concerned about their future employment after the project is completed -There is enhanced communication between functional areas -Resource duplication is minimized

A specific event that should be reached at a certain point in time is often referred to as? -project milestone -work package -functional project -task

-project milestone

Which of the following attributes are used to define a project? (select all that apply) -requires a significant timer period to perform -directed toward some major output -a series of related jobs -has no specific beginning or end

-requires a significant time period to perform -directed toward some major output -a series of related jobs

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the matrix project structure? -project managers are held responsible for the completion of their project -team members no longer report to their functional-area manager -parent organization policies are often ignored -project managers may "hoard" resources for their own project

Project managers may "hoard" resources for their own project

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the pure project structure -lines of communication are shortened and project decisions can be made quickly -team commitment is high -project team members report to one boss -project team members may be worried about their employment after the project is completed

Project team members may be worried about their employment after the project is completed

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the functional project structure? -team members report to a dedicated project manager -the project can benefit from the expertise of a larger number of experts -team members remain connected to their functional area -team members can work on multiple projects

Team members report to a dedicated project manager

Which of the following is a term used to refer to pieces of work that consume time? -package -bundle -target -activity

activity