Weekly Challenge 4
Question 10 Which of the following refers to the council that helps project managers make and approve strategic decisions that affect both the company and the project? 1 point Chief Executive Officer Steering committee Stakeholder Office of legal affairs
B
Question 3 As a project manager, you believe limited access to the necessary people and equipment could cause the project to go past deadline. Which organizational topic could you discuss with your key stakeholder to get the project back on track? 1 point Resource availability Stakeholder availability Report availability Meeting availability
A
Question 9 As a project manager, you want to integrate change management into your project. To prepare for the adoption of your recommended changes and to gather information, you incorporate surveys, flowcharts, and culture mapping. These actions represent which change management best practice?
A
Question 2 Which answer best describes a Matrix organizational structure? 1 point It follows a traditional, top-down reporting structure with a clear chain of command. It has a linear reporting, which is similar to the structure of a military branch. It involves reporting to stakeholders across teams in addition to direct managers. It includes an internal group that defines and maintains project management standards across the organization.
B
Question 4 Define organizational culture. 1 point A company's structure, hierarchy, and goals A company's income and expenses A company's schedule and plans A company's shared values, mission, and history
D
As a project manager, you believe limited access to the necessary people and equipment could cause the project to go past deadline. Which organizational topic could you discuss with your key stakeholder to get the project back on track? 1 point Resource availability Stakeholder availability Meeting availability Report availability
A
Question 10 In business, what is the management framework within which decisions are made and accountability is determined? 1 point Governance Agile Organizational culture Change management
A
Question 8 As someone interviewing for a project management role, you want to understand the organizational culture of the company you're interviewing with. Which of the following questions could help you learn about the company's processes? Select all that apply. 1 point How are new employees onboarded? How might the person in this role contribute to the organization's mission? How many new projects does the company expect for this year? How do employees measure the impact of their work?
A
Which of the following best describes organizational structure? 1 point ~How members of the organization relate to and interact with one another ~How changes are implemented within the organization ~How the organization's identity and personality is demonstrated How leadership creates operational processes within the organization
A
Which of the following accurately describes how organizational structure impacts project management? Select all that apply. 1 point It affects the availability of resources that can be devoted to a project. It affects the project manager's level of authority and their ability to make decisions that impact the larger organization. It affects the client's criteria for success. It affects the client's project satisfaction.
AB
Which of the following are part of organizational structure? Select all that apply. 1 point How job tasks are divided and coordinated How the different members of an organization relate to one another How the organization reports its earnings How members of an organization are compensated
AB
Question 9 As a project manager, you want to integrate change management into your project. Which of the following tools could you use to help people adopt a change? Select all that apply. 1 point Culture mapping Scatter charts Feedback mechanisms Task tracking
AC
Question 7 What tools can a project manager incorporate to assist in project adoption? Select all that apply. 1 point Flowcharts to illustrate the project's development process Reporting charts to show the relationships among people and groups within the organization Feedback mechanisms, such as surveys, to capture stakeholder input Culture mapping to illustrate how the company's values, norms, and employees behavior may be affected by the project
ACD
Why should project managers learn about organizational culture? Select all that apply. 1 point So they can demonstrate how a project supports the company's mission and values So they can assign the right number of people to a project So they can communicate more effectively with teams So they can manage change effectively
ACD
Question 1 Which of the following best describe organizational structure? 1 point How changes are implemented within the organization How members of the organization relate to and interact with one another How the organization's identity and personality is demonstrated How leadership creates operational processes within the organization
B
Question 2 Which main function of a PMO involves training employees about optimal approaches and best practices? 1 point Strategic planning and governance Common project culture Resource management Productivity assessment
B
Question 6 Which of the following best describes an example of successful change management? 1 point Your team develops software that meets the success criteria presented to you by your company's CFO. HR adopts the new onboarding process that your project team was tasked to develop. Your company is restructuring and you have been chosen to manage a key project. Your team is selected to implement a key project for your company's Office of Procurement.
B
Question 6 Which of the following terms best describes the first step to your project having the desired impact once it goes live? 1 point Launch Adoption Deliverable Success criteria
B
Question 8 As someone interviewing for a project management role, you ask questions about how team members provide feedback to one another, ways the company celebrates success, and whether risk-taking is encouraged. Which part of a company's culture do these questions help you learn more about? 1 point Policies Atmosphere Mission Processes
B
Which of the following questions can help project managers learn about a company's organizational culture? Select all that apply. 1 point Where was the organization founded? How are decisions made, majority vote or top down approvals? What kinds of rituals are in place when someone new comes to the office? What is the benchmark salary for people performing this project role?
BC
Question 4 Which of the following concepts are part of organizational culture? Select all that apply. 1 point A company's stock price A company's shared values A company's history A company's mission
BCD
Question 8 As someone interviewing for a project management role, you want to understand the organizational culture of the company you're interviewing with. Which of the following questions could help you learn about the atmosphere at the company? Select all that apply. 1 point What is the average salary for the company's project managers? What is the company's dress code? How do managers support and motivate their team? What are some of the ways the company celebrates success?
BCD
Question 5 Which of the following questions can help project managers learn about a company's organizational culture? Select all that apply. 1 point What is the company's best-selling product/service? Are there company sanctioned social events? When was the organization founded? How are projects typically run?
BD
Question 6 As a project manager, your team created a more efficient reporting dashboard. Now, you're trying to get the organization to accept and adopt the new dashboard. What organizational process does this situation represent? 1 point Change adoptance Project governance Change management Project management
C
Question 7 Which of the following change management tools are designed to illustrate how the company's values, norms, and employees behavior may be affected by change? 1 point Flowcharts Valuation metrics Culture mapping Feedback mechanisms
C
Question 7 What can a project manager do to manage changes effectively and encourage project adoption? Select all that apply. 1 point Avoid having team members as advocates because they may be too enthusiastic about the project Encourage supervisors to use their authority to force employee adoption Create a sense of ownership and urgency around the project Communicate clearly by being transparent and upfront with their ideas
CD