Project Management Challenges and Solutions
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ScribdTranslationsYou are the project manager of the project that aims to study and design a bike parking facility.
that guarantees their security and can promote the use of this clean mode of
transportation in cities. In a follow-up meeting, a problem arises that
It degenerates into a confrontation between the financial director and the engineering director.
What is the worst you can think of?
Select one:
a. it is something natural in projects and it is good that conflict arises
b. the best thing is to try to reconcile positions and resolve the conflict later
c. you should focus on the problem and not on the people
d. debes tener una actitud abierta para facilitar su resolución
2. You are directing and managing the startup project of a center
applied research. It is a complex project with a large number of people, of
different disciplines, working in your team. Aiming to develop
adequately your team, all this information will be important EXCEPT
Select one:
the human resources management plan
b. the performance evaluations of the team
c. the directory of the people who have finally been assigned to the team
d. the calendar with the months in which they will be available for your project
You are leading a project to launch a new line of cosmetic products.
for men. During the first half of the project, three people left your project
to dedicate themselves to other projects of the organization, two people went on vacation
and a third one got married leaving the project for fifteen critical days. All of this has you
supposed unacceptable delays in the project. What has gone wrong and will you
What to try to do for what remains of the project?
Select one:
a. the plan for personnel management
b. the staff liberation plan
c. the human resources management plan
d. the project management plan
4. You are trying to develop the team spirit and get all its members to work together.
coordinated manner. Your sponsor requests the team's performance evaluations.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding this important element?
Select one:
a. project performance evaluations are a technique or tool for management
the team
b. project performance evaluations are a technique or tool for
develop the team
c. the project performance evaluations focus on specific individuals
d. the team's performance evaluations focus on teamwork
5. There has been a misunderstanding between a team member and the project.
client technician. After analyzing it yourself as project director and trying to solve it, you see
that exceeds your decision-making capacity since the changes involved can affect
to meet the objectives of the project. Who will you call?
Select one:
the client
to the portfolio director
to the sponsor
to senior management
6. What type of power is assigned to someone by a higher authority such as
an example of a judge who does not issue sentences based on his personal qualities but as
members of the judiciary who have the authority?
Select one:
punishment
b. expert
c. legitimate
d. reference
The proximity of the team usually has a positive impact on communication and performance.
of the team. This technique is called:
Select one:
a. Co-location
b. Synergy
c. Virtual teams
d. Team up
8. You are the construction director of a 100 MW offshore wind farm. It is a project.
complex in which many people of different training, category, and
provenance. During the project planning phase, as project manager you will be
your responsibility
Select one:
a. define the reporting needs to senior management
b. finally approve the project management plan
c. resolve conflicts between time, cost, and scope that affect the objectives of the
company
d. none of the above
Feedback
All the indicated functions are preferably the responsibility of the sponsor of
project.
9. The kickoff meeting is anything but:
Select one:
a. It deals with especially relevant aspects of the project: the risks, the communication,
information distribution, meeting programs...
A meeting that takes place in the initiation phase and the project's objectives are defined.
and the basic rules of team behavior
c. In which all parties involved in the project participate - clients, project manager
and project team…-.
A meeting before finalizing the development process of the management plan for the
project and begin with the execution of the project
10. Which of the following statements best reflects the theory of hygiene factors?
Select one:
a. The motivation of people is related to their level of satisfaction with their
vital expectations
b. People are motivated by the achievements attained, the power acquired, and closeness and
good relationship with the team and management
c. The project manager needs to give his team some expectations of recognition and
reward to motivate them but it is only effective if the achievement is attainable
There are aspects of the work environment that, if they are present, are not appreciated, and if they are missing, they are
great demotivators and other motivators that if they are not present are not missed but yes
they are, they strongly motivate
11. When you work in a very collaborative environment, which of the following techniques will be the most
effective for teamwork?
Select one:
a. Allow the team to organize and act freely
b. Carry out joint activities (meals, meetings…).
c. Promise an extra payment if the project meets objectives
d. Involve the team in the planning process
12. The team intern has been given a permanent contract that provides him with job security.
of income that translates into personal and family security. It has been two years already.
working and is a good worker. How could you motivate him now?
Select one:
a. making them feel part of the company
b. giving status and recognition
giving independence and freedom
d. offering him a job that self-realizes him
13. You are working with the project team of which you are a sponsor. You are trying to collaborate.
in all those activities where you can add value. From all these activities,
Which one will you leave for last and, normally, will not do?
Select one:
a. Follow the progress
b. Clarify the scope.
c. Create the WBS
d. Fund the project
14. You are leading a project that will result in the design and implementation of a system.
to analyze the issues of variable gauge train axles. After four months
After intense debates and continuous misunderstandings, the team is aligned with the goals.
of the project, understands the problem and what each person is assigned to do, it is
works effectively and efficiently with total trust and integration of the team.
This implies that you are in the phase of
Select one:
training
turbulence
c. normalization
d. performance
15. You are the project director for the launch of a new line of dietary products. It is
a complex project, with a large number of stakeholders, suppliers, and members of
team. The meetings feel endless as we have to assign activities to each one.
team member as some are completed and authorization is given to start others.
What could be going wrong?
Select one:
a. conflict management
b. the directive style as the project director
c. the lack of a clear RAM
d. the absence of a detailed project organizational chart
16. You are the director of the hospital expansion project where you work. The scope
includes the construction of a new pavilion, the design and implementation of new
medical services and purchase and operation of all the equipment
necessary. Once the execution of the project has started, you have met with the directors of
the different departments of the hospital so that they can assign the technicians who will form the
project team. Once you have obtained the names of the people, you will proceed to
Select one:
a. develop the project team
b. re-evaluate the project risks
c. update the human resources management plan
d. plan the management of acquisitions
17. In your company, the project manager shares responsibility with the functional or departmental head.
department and assigns priorities and directs project team members. In
In this case, which of the following is NOT the sole responsibility of the Project manager?
Select one:
a. Define the scope
b. Carry out the performance evaluation of the team
c. Manage costs and deadlines
d. Plan the necessary resources
18. The moment to start the project arrives and, as the person in charge, you confirm if the
the necessary human resources are available and, in cases where this does not happen, you
meet with the corresponding functional director to ensure they are when they are
necessary. Similarly, you assign them their tasks. What process are you working on?
Select one:
a. plan the human resources
b. acquire the project equipment
c. develop the team
d. manage the project team
You are the project director for the design and construction of ten new stores.
known youth clothing chain that is in full expansion. You want to acquire the team.
final project for which you will need information related to
Select one:
a. the job description and organizational chart of the project
b. the location of the available personnel for the project
c. a) and b)
d. neither a) nor b)
You are the construction manager of a 100 MW offshore wind farm. It is a project
complex in which many people of different backgrounds, levels, and
provenance. During the project initiation phase, as the project manager you must
Select one:
to ensure the project's funding
b. achieve the necessary support for the project
c. act as a liaison between the project team and senior management
d. none of the above
21. According to Douglas McGregor, people belong to one of two categories. Based on
Hello, he developed his motivation model based on Theory X and Theory Y. Indicate the correct answer.
A. The managers of Theory Y view their subordinates as creative, imaginative and
open to change.
B. Theory Y managers know that their subordinates are lazy, irresponsible.
and that do not want to change.
C. After Theory X and Y, McGregor developed Theory Z.
D. The managers of Theory X believe that their subordinates work, even though no one does.
they supervise and want to progress.
22. In an engineering project, Johnny Tejuno has not completed his work with the excuse of
that has not received information from a predecessor activity, with external sequence,
What Lucila Gamboa should have delivered. For her part, Lucila says that she cannot.
finish the task until Johnny provides more details about the needs of
project. The project director tells them: "it is better that both of you give up something in this
conflict and end the activities next week." What kind of technique for the
Is conflict resolution being used?
A. Collaboration
B. Executive / Force
C. Smooth / Accommodate
D. Commitment / Reconciliation
23. Your project is underway and you ensure that resource availability is
according to the plan. Which of the following actions does NOT correspond to the process of
control the resources?