Introduction to project management/IPM101/Teams/Quiz

The questions which follow provide a basic knowledge test of selected concepts covered in this learning pathway: Leading effective teams.

The questions published at the end of each learning pathway are re-used for the knowledge test for learners interested in earning a digital badge or certificate of participation for the Role of the project manager (IPM101) micro-course. Please consult the Certify participation page for more information.

True - false questions

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:

• All aspects of corporate culture are easily observe
  • True
    • Correct, corporate culture can be quite subtle and difficult to observe.
  • False
    • No, corporate culture can be quite subtle and difficult to observe.
• Once the corporate culture has been identified, project members should try to adapt to the frequency, formality, and type of communication customary in that culture
  • True
    • Correct, it is best to observe the usual frequency, formality, and type of communication found in that culture.
  • False
    • Incorrect, it is best to observe the usual frequency, formality, and type of communication found in that culture.
• A directive management approach fosters buy in from the project team
  • True
    • No, a collaborative approach will foster buy in from the team.
  • False
    • Correct, a collaborative approach will foster buy in from the team.
• With a collaborative project management approach the project plan is created by the team
  • True
    • Yes, the project plan is created by the team with a collaborative project management approach.
  • False
    • Incorrect, the project plan is created by the team with a collaborative project management approach.

Multiple choice questions

• Select the statements that are true about corporate culture (Select all that apply - there are two correct answers.):
  • It sets one organisation apart from another
    • Correct.
  • It dictates how members of the organisation will see you, interact with you, and sometimes judge you.
    • Correct.
  • Corporate culture cannot be changed
    • Incorrect, any business should look at it culture and aim to change those practices which are not working.
  • Corporate culture is easily observed
    • Incorrect. The more subtle components of corporate culture, such as the values and overarching business philosophy, may not be readily apparent, but they are reflected in member behaviours, symbols, and conventions used.
• When working in a different culture, a project manager will (Select all that apply - there are three correct answers):
  • Require sensitivity and awareness of multicultural preferences
    • Correct.
  • Benefit from having a well-placed guide from the local culture
    • Correct.
  • Need to make time and resources available for the team to physically meet
    • Correct. There should be a face-to-face “kicking off” meeting at the very least.
  • Need to use a translator
    • No, all team members should be able to speak a common language.
• Select the statement which is FALSE.
  • In a matrix project leaders typically have no authority over some or all of the members of her team
    • No, this is true. Try again.
  • The project lead needs to generate buy in and ownership within the team
    • No, this is true. Try again.
  • Using a directive approach will create buy in and ownership in the team
    • Yes, this is False. A collaborative approach will generate buy in and project ownership.
  • Using a collaborative approach will generate buy in and ownership within the team
    • No, this is true. Try again.
• Which of these statements are true about the organisational culture and international philanthropic collaboration of the OER universitas (Select all that apply - there are two correct answers.):
  • Courses are assembled using open educational resources (OER) and open access materials
    • Correct.
  • The courses are designed, developed and published using widely available proprietary software
    • Incorrect, The courses are designed, developed and published using open content licenses.
  • Learners, who lack the means to access higher education, can gain globally recognised qualifications
    • Correct.
  • Learners pay hundreds of dollars to access the course material
    • Incorrect. Access to the material is free. Learners only need to pay for accreditation of assessments.