All of the following are disadvantages of organizing projectswithin a matrix arrangement EXCEPT

Stressful.

Infighting.

Expensive.

Dysfunctional conflict between functional managers and projectmanagers.

2

Which of the below is not considered a strength for a matrixorganization?

Flexibility

Streamlined project selection

Easier post-project transition

Strong project focus

3

Factors in identifying cultural characteristics include all thefollowing EXCEPT

Norms.

Customs.

Values.

Attitude.

4

Any organization has its own personality, much like anindividual's personality.

True

False

5

Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to thedegree to which groups within the organization are encouraged tooperate in a coordinated or independent manner?

Team emphasis

Unit integration

Member identity

Managerial focus

Question 6

How is project scope defined?

What you expect to deliver to your customer when the project iscomplete

The deliverables or outputs during the course of the project

The length of your project and how much it will cost

The range of resources you have available and theircapabilities

7

There are 5 steps involved when defining a project; which of thefollowing is the second?

Analyze the strategic plan

Select team members

Analyze the current budget plan

Establish project priorities

8

The lowest element in the hierarchical breakdown of the WBSis

A work package

A cost account.

A lowest sub-deliverable.

A deliverable.

9

The integration of the lowest level of the WBS with theorganizational units responsible for performing the work is knownas

Organization breakdown structure.

Work breakdown structure.

Priority matrix.

Responsibility matrix.

10

If a project is small and does not require an elaborate systemto assign tasks, which of the following is a good choice?

Organization breakdown structure

Work breakdown structure

Priority matrix

Responsibility matrix