Team Selection and Development

Question 1

When does team selection and development begin?

Answer 1

During the Feasibility phase and continues into Alternative Analysis, documented in the project charter.

Question 2

What is the most common source of problems in team management?

Answer 2

Poor communication.

Question 3

What does RACI chart stand for?

Answer 3

Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed.

Question 4

What is a significant risk that can derail a project?

Answer 4

Changing team members during the project.

Question 5

What are the main types of organizational structures?

Answer 5

Functional, Discipline, and Matrix organizations.

Question 6

Which organizational structure is often used to emphasize cost, schedule, and coordination?

Answer 6

Matrix organization.

Question 7

How does PMI define human resources management in project teams?

Answer 7

The art and science of directing and coordinating human resources using administrative and behavioral knowledge to achieve objectives of scope, cost, time, quality, and satisfaction.

Question 8

What should a project manager include in the project execution plan for teamwork?

Answer 8

Allowances for training, tools, and other needs of team members.

Question 9

What is the benefit of an integrated execution plan in small projects?

Answer 9

Helps forecast capital cost expenditures for the duration of projects.

Question 10

How do multiple teams work together as a project progresses?

Answer 10

Owner’s, designer’s, and contractor’s teams merge into a collective effort.

Question 11

Who has final authority and responsibility for the total project?

Answer 11

The owner’s project manager.

Question 12

Who does the owner’s project manager lead?

Answer 12

Each design project manager and construction project manager assigned a contract from the owner.

Question 13

What functions does a design project manager include?

Answer 13

Engineering design, land acquisition, environmental design, regulatory permitting, etc.

Question 14

What is much of the owner’s project manager’s work?

Answer 14

Administering design and construction contracts and updating the project sponsor.

Question 15

What are the key attributes of a project manager?

Answer 15

Organizes thoughts and actions; Identifies problems and finds solutions; Works well under pressure; Accepts responsibility; Motivates people with a ‘can do’ attitude; Anticipates and forecasts future events; Works well with others inside and outside the company; Is honest, fair, and respects others; Communicates well (writing, speaking, listening); Leads and encourages the team; Leads forward, not reports backward.