Organizational theory is a tool used in which Project Human Resource Management process?
Correct Answer: D
Section: Volume A Explanation: 9.1.2.3 Organizational Theory Organizational theory provides information regarding the way in which people, teams, and organizational units behave. Effective use of common themes identified in organizational theory can shorten the amount of time, cost, and effort needed to create the Plan Human Resource Management process outputs and improve planning efficiency. It is important to recognize that different organizational structures have different individual response, individual performance, and personal relationship characteristics. Also, applicable organizational theories may recommend exercising a flexible leadership style that adapts to the changes in a team's maturity level throughout the project life cycle. Process: 9.1 Plan Human Resource Management Definition: The process of identifying and documenting project roles, responsibilities, required skills, reporting relationships, and creating a staffing management plan. Key Benefit: The key benefit of this process is that it establishes project roles and responsibilities, project organization charts, and the staffing management plan including the timetable for staff acquisition and release. Inputs 1. Project management plan 2. Activity resource requirements 3. Enterprise environmental factors 4. Organizational process assets Tools & Techniques 1. Organization charts and position descriptions 2. Networking 3. Organizational theory 4. Expert judgment 5. Meetings Outputs Human resource management plan
Question 107
Which is the Define Scope technique used to generate different approaches to execute and perform the work of the project?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference: Explanation: Process: 5.3 Define Scope Definition: The process of developing a detailed description of the project and product. Key Benefit: The key benefit of this process is that it describes the product, service, or result boundaries by defining which of the requirements collected will be included in and excluded from the project scope. Inputs 1. Scope management plan 2. Project charter 3. Requirements documentation 4. Organizational process assets Tools & Techniques 1. Expert judgment 2. Product analysis 3. Alternatives generation 4. Facilitated workshops Outputs 1. Project scope statement 2. Project documents updates
Question 108
In which Project Management Process Group is the project charter developed?
Correct Answer: C
Section: Volume D Explanation: Initiating Process Group. Those processes performed to define a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase. Process: 4.1. Develop Project Charter Definition: The process of developing a document that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities. Key Benefit: The key benefit of this process is a well-defined project start and project boundaries, creation of a formal record of the project, and a direct way for senior management to formally accept and commit to the project. Inputs 1. Project statement of work 2. Business case 3. Agreements 4. Enterprise environmental factors 5. Organizational process assets Tools & Techniques 1. Expert judgment 2. Facilitation techniques Outputs 1. Project charter
Question 109
What should a project manager do to prepare a risk management plan in a project with a lot of technical uncertainty?
Correct Answer: A
Section: Volume E
Question 110
With regard to a project manager's sphere of influence in a project, which of the following does the project manager influence most directly?
