foundations of project management weekly challenge 4 answers
1. Define organizational structure.
- How a company is arranged, how job tasks are divided and coordinated, and how members of the organization relate to one another
- How a company’s corporate governance functions, how it prioritizes clear and sustainable goals, and how it implements changes
- How a company defines its values, how it retains employees, and how teams maintain productivity
- How a company sets budgets, documents expenses, and tracks income
2. Which answer best describes a Matrix organizational structure?
- It includes an internal group that defines and maintains project management standards across the organization.
- 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 follows a traditional, top-down reporting structure with a clear chain of command.
3. How does a company’s organizational structure impact project management?
- It affects the project’s success rate and a team’s ability to improve.
- It affects the success of change management and the availability of resources.
- It affects the project manager’s authority and the availability of resources.
- It affects the project manager’s authority and the success of change management.
4. Define organizational culture.
- A company’s shared values, mission, and history
- A company’s structure, hierarchy, and goals
- A company’s income and expenses
- A company’s schedule and plans
5. Why should project managers learn about organizational culture? Select all that apply.
- So they can communicate more effectively with teams
- So they can demonstrate how a project supports the company’s mission and values
- So they can manage change effectively
- So they can assign the right number of people to a project
6. Which term refers to the delivery of a completed project and its successful adoption by an organization?
- Change management
- Change governance
- Project management
- Project governance
7. What questions can project managers ask themselves in order to help manage change effectively? Select all that apply.
- Which influencers in the organization can affect the change?
- Which leaders shouldn’t be informed of the change?
- What are the best means of communication to convey the change?
- How will the organization react to change
8. As someone interviewing for a project management role, you ask questions about sick days and vacation, working from home, and if the company supports employees sharing their identity in the workplace. Which part of a company’s culture do these questions help you learn more about?
- Processes
- Policies
- Vision
- Compensation
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?
- Use tools
- Practice empathy
- Follow a consistent process
- Consider the trends
10. Fill in the blank: Project governance covers _____.
- roles such as sponsor, stakeholder, project manager, client, and team members
- phases such as the initiating, planning, executing, and closing of a project
- decisions such as policies, regulations, functions, processes, and procedures
- documents such as the project charter, project proposal, RACI chart, and project communication plan
11. Which of the following refers to how a company arranges its employee hierarchy, divides and coordinates job tasks, and enables members of the organization to relate to one another?
- Authoritative structure
- Matrix organizational structure
- Organizational structure
- Project Management Office (PMO)
12. Which main function of a PMO involves defining project criteria, selecting projects according to the organization’s business goals, and then providing a business case for those projects to management?
- Strategic planning and governance
- Budget allocation
- Common project culture
- Resource management
13. 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?
- Report availability
- Resource availability
- Stakeholder availability
- Meeting availability
14. When working in different geographies, why is awareness of established customs important for understanding organizational culture?
- It will impress your superiors.
- It can help you feel more comfortable.
- It can lead to product innovation.
- It can help you form respectful relationships.
15. Which of the following best describes an example of successful change management?
- Your team develops software that meets the success criteria presented to you by your company’s CFO.
- Your company is restructuring and you have been chosen to manage a key project.
- HR adopts the new onboarding process that your project team was tasked to develop.
- Your team is selected to implement a key project for your company’s Office of Procurement.
16. Which of the following change management tools are designed to visualize your project's development process?
- Culture mapping
- Feedback mechanisms
- Scatter Plots
- Flowcharts
17. Fill in the blank: A project manager becomes a _____ at a company—someone who helps an organization transform by focusing on organizational effectiveness.
- traditionalist
- competitor
- contrarian
- change agent
18. Fill in the blank: _____ is the framework for how project decisions are made.
- Project governance
- Organizational structure
- Corporate governance
- Corporate vision
19. Which of the following best describe organizational structure?
- How members of the organization relate to and interact with one another
- How the organization’s identity and personality is demonstrated
- How changes are implemented within the organization
- How leadership creates operational processes within the organization
20. Which of the following refers to an internal group that defines and maintains project standards across the organization?
- Matrix organizational structure
- Project Planning Office (PPO)
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Classic organizational structure
21. Which of the following concepts is a defining part of organizational culture?
- A company’s schedule and plans
- A company’s revenue
- A company’s mission
- A company’s location
22. 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?
- Project governance
- Change adoptance
- Project management
- Change management
23. What can a project manager do to manage changes effectively and encourage project adoption? Select all that apply.
- Avoid having team members as advocates because they may be too enthusiastic about the project
- Create a sense of ownership and urgency around the project
- Communicate clearly by being transparent and upfront with their ideas
- Encourage supervisors to use their authority to force employee adoption
24. 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.
- 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?
- How are new employees onboarded?
25. 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.
- Feedback mechanisms
- Scatter charts
- Culture mapping
- Task tracking
26. What action should a project manager take to ensure effective project governance?
- Prioritize governance trends over the organization’s specific needs.
- Treat project governance as separate from corporate governance.
- Take on projects without sufficient resources to push the team beyond their perceived capabilities.
- Elicit the input of senior stakeholders since they are decision makers.
27. Fill in the blank: An organization's structure is most commonly mapped out using a _____ .
- personnel chart
- communication roadmap
- top-down hierarchy
- reporting chart
28. You have started a new job at a company where project managers often have the same level of authority as functional managers. Which of the following best describes the organizational structure at your company?
- Matrix structure
- Functional structure
- PMO structure
- Classic structure
29. Which of the following accurately describes how organizational structure impacts project management? Select all that apply.
- It affects the client’s criteria for success.
- It affects the project manager’s level of authority and their ability to make decisions that impact the larger organization.
- It affects the availability of resources that can be devoted to a project.
- It affects the client’s project satisfaction.
30. Fill in the blank: An organization's culture provides context and acts as a guide for what their people value, how they operate on a daily basis, how they relate to one another, and how they can be expected to perform. In other words, organizational culture can be thought of as the company's _____ .
- goals
- personality
- structure
- strengths
31. Which of the following questions can help project managers learn about a company’s organizational culture? Select all that apply.
- Are there company sanctioned social events?
- What is the company’s best-selling product/service?
- When was the organization founded?
- How are projects typically run?
32. 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 policies? Select all that apply.
- What are the company’s mission and value statements?
- What are appropriate ways for employees to share their identity in the workplace?
- Does the company allow employees to work from home?
- What will be the average age of your project team members?
33. 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?
- Office of legal affairs
- Chief Executive Officer
- Stakeholder
- Steering committee
34. Which of the following are ways that organizational structure determines your role as a project manager? Select all that apply.
- Organizational structure determines where you fit in
- Organizational structure determines your career growth
- Organizational structure determines how frequently to communicate
- Organizational structure determines who you should communicate with
35. Which answer best describes a Classic organizational structure?
- It refers to how a company is arranged, how job tasks are divided and coordinated, and how members of the organization relate to one another.
- It allows for easy communication among project teams that sit across different functions.
- It refers to the traditional, top-down reporting structure with a clear chain of command.
- It involves reporting to stakeholders across teams in addition to direct managers.
36. Which of the following questions can help project managers learn about a company’s organizational culture? Select all that apply.
- What is the benchmark salary for people performing this project role?
- How are decisions made, majority vote or top down approvals?
- Where was the organization founded?
- What kinds of rituals are in place when someone new comes to the office?
37. 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?
- Atmosphere
- Mission
- Policies
- Processes
38. As a project manager, you want to integrate change management into your project. You do this by establishing a change management process early in the project. You also adopt portions of the company’s change management plan so that it aligns with your project. These actions represent which change management best practice?
- Communicate about upcoming changes
- Practice empathy
- Use tools
- Follow a consistent process
39. Which of the following refers to a company’s shared values, mission, and history?
- Organizational culture
- Organizational structure
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Change management
40. Which questions can help project managers learn about a company’s organizational culture? Select all that apply.
- Which style of project management does the company use?
- How much revenue did the organization earn last year?
- When was the organization founded?
- How do employees prefer to communicate?
41. Which of the following statements is true of the change management process? Select all that apply.
- It follows Waterfall methodology principles.
- It is the sole responsibility of the project manager.
- It requires effective communication from the project manager.
- It includes the successful delivery and adoption of a completed project.
42. In business, what is the management framework within which decisions are made and accountability is determined?
- Agile
- Organizational culture
- Governance
- Change management
43. Which of the following concepts are part of organizational culture? Select all that apply.
- A company’s shared values
- A company’s mission
- A company’s stock price
- A company’s history
44. What tools can a project manager incorporate to assist in project adoption? Select all that apply.
- Feedback mechanisms, such as surveys, to capture stakeholder input
- Flowcharts to illustrate the project’s development process
- Culture mapping to illustrate how the company’s values, norms, and employees behavior may be affected by the project
- Reporting charts to show the relationships among people and groups within the organization
45. 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.
- What are some of the ways the company celebrates success?
- How do managers support and motivate their team?
- What is the company’s dress code?
- What is the average salary for the company’s project managers?
46. As a project manager, you want to integrate change management into your project. Which of the following questions will help you understand how to do so? Select all that apply.
- What is the timeline for implementing my project?
- What are the best means of communication for informing people about my product?
- What other products are available to achieve the goals of my project?
- What management practices will lead to the successful implementation of my project?
47. When working in different geographies, why is awareness of established customs important for understanding organizational culture?
- It can help you feel more comfortable.
- It can help you form respectful relationships.
- It will impress your superiors.
- It can lead to product innovation.
48. What can a project manager do to manage changes effectively and encourage project adoption? Select all that apply.
- Avoid having team members as advocates because they may be too enthusiastic about the project
- Communicate clearly by being transparent and upfront with their ideas
- Encourage supervisors to use their authority to force employee adoption
- Create a sense of ownership and urgency around the project
49. Fill in the blank: _____ is the framework by which an organization achieves its goals and objectives.
- Project governance
- Organizational structure
- Corporate governance
- Corporate vision
50. As a project manager, you want to integrate change management into your project. You do this by ensuring stakeholders are aware of the upcoming changes. You introduce the deliverable to stakeholders by hosting a demonstration and a question and answer forum. These actions represent which change management best practice?
- Be proactive
- Practice empathy
- Follow a consistent process
- Use tools
51. Which of the following are part of organizational structure? Select all that apply.
- 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
52. Which of the following refers to an internal group that defines and maintains project standards across the organization?
- Project Planning Office (PPO)
- Matrix organizational structure
- Classic organizational structure
- Project Management Office (PMO)
53. 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?
- Report availability
- Stakeholder availability
- Meeting availability
- Resource availability
54. Which of the following concepts is a defining part of organizational culture?
- A company’s revenue
- A company’s schedule and plans
- A company’s mission
- A company’s location
55. Which of the following terms best describes the first step to your project having the desired impact once it goes live?
- Success criteria
- Launch
- Deliverable
- Adoption
56. Which of the following change management tools are designed to visualize your stakeholder input?
- Flowcharts
- Culture mapping
- A scatter plot
- Feedback mechanisms
57. Which of the following best describes an example of successful change management?
- Your company is restructuring and you have been chosen to manage a key project.
- HR adopts the new onboarding process that your project team was tasked to develop.
- Your team is selected to implement a key project for your company’s Office of Procurement.
- Your team develops software that meets the success criteria presented to you by your company’s CFO.
58. Fill in the blank: Project governance covers _____.
- documents such as the project charter, project proposal, RACI chart, and project communication plan
- decisions such as policies, regulations, functions, processes, and procedures
- roles such as sponsor, stakeholder, project manager, client, and team members
- phases such as the initiating, planning, executing, and closing of a project