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What is "management by wandering around" and why would it be useful to project managers?

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The old-fashioned view of managing projects emphasized directing and controlling subordinates;the new perspective emphasizes managing project stakeholders and anticipating change as the most important jobs.

A) True
B) False

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_________-related currencies stem from the project manager's ability to enhance others' positions within the organization.

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Position
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When project managers take action before it is needed to prevent small concerns from escalating into major problems they are being _______.

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proactive
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Which of the following groups of stakeholders place constraints on project work such as requiring permits to be secured,that work is built to code,or that safety standards are met?


A) Project sponsors
B) Government agencies
C) Project managers
D) Customers
E) Top management

F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

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B

When managing stakeholders,a project manager should


A) Develop a hands-on approach.
B) Focus on the project team and their needs.
C) Understand how different stakeholders can affect the project and manage that dependency.
D) Manage and limit time negotiating with stakeholders outside of the organization.
E) Refuse to be pulled by the demands of people who are not directly involved in the project.

F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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C

_________-related currencies have more to do with strengthening the relationship with someone than directly accomplishing the project tasks.

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Relationship
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The following are necessary when mapping dependencies or building a social network EXCEPT


A) Identify those on whom the project depends for success.
B) Identify whose opposition would keep you from accomplishing the project.
C) Examine what sources of influence you have relative to those on whom you depend.
D) Focus on the relationships with project team members since they are doing the project work and you have most influence over them.
E) Diagnose another's point of view as well as the basis for their positions.

F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

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Networks among stakeholders are mutually beneficial alliances that are generally governed by the law of ________.

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reciprocity
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Identify and give an example of three out of the six contradictions that an effective project manager must face.

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To provide greater clarity to business _________,many companies and professional groups publish a code of conduct.

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ethics
Explanation: In a survey of proje...

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Project success or failure often is reliant upon the contributions of all of the following groups of stakeholders EXCEPT


A) Customers.
B) Suppliers.
C) Contractors.
D) Competitors.
E) Top management.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

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A successful project manager must build a cooperative,mutually beneficial network generally governed by the law of reciprocity.

A) True
B) False

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It is impractical for a subordinate to "manage" a superior.

A) True
B) False

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Managing upward relationships involves project managers become skilled at the art of persuading superiors.

A) True
B) False

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Effective time management for project managers includes initiating contact with key stakeholders only when there is a valid issue to deal with.

A) True
B) False

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One of the things that distinguish project management from regular management is the sheer breadth and complexity of the relationships that need to be managed.

A) True
B) False

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The level of leadership required to successfully complete a project may depend on the level of uncertainty involved.

A) True
B) False

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Identify and briefly describe four of the eight traits associated with being a successful project manager.

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In regard to a network of stakeholders there are three "rings" or "tiers." Describe each ring and give an example of a group of stakeholders found in each.

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