12C - Assemble the Project Team

Question 1

A reserve of corporate goodwill that is based on a person’s perceived political position and power in the company. This capital can come from a person’s position, reputation, or both. It is often spent by project managers and project sponsors when a project is threatened.

Answer 1

political capital

Question 2

An approach that is used to acquire resources when enough staff is not available within the project team or organization to complete the project.

Answer 2

acquisition

Question 3

The allocation of project team members to project activities, even before the project has officially kicked-off.

Answer 3

pre-assignment

Question 4

An approach used by individuals or organizations with mutual or opposite interests to come together to reach a final agreement.

Answer 4

negotiation

Question 5

A team that is distributed across multiple locations. Some virtual teams have occasional physical meetings, while others may never meet face-to-face.

Answer 5

virtual team