ASS M 01-04 Flashcards

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In a ____ structure, the project manager would have little authority.

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FUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE

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In a ____ matrix structure, the project manager would not have much authority and have another primary job function.

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WEAK MATRIX

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In a ____ matrix structure, the project manager would have low to moderate authority and have another primary job function.

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BALANCED MATRIX

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In a ____ matrix structure, the project managers have moderate to high authority, and project management would be their primary job function.

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STRONG MATRIX

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In a ____ structure, the project managers have high to total authority, and project management would be their primary job function.

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PROJECT-ORIENTED STRUCTURE

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A Project Management Office (PMO) is an organizational structure that _____ the project-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of _____ , _____ , _____ , and _____ .

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STANDARDIZES, RESOURCES, METHODOLOGIES, TOOLS, TECHNIQUES

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Name each of 3 PMO types according to degree of control and influence it has on projects within the organization.

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SUPPORTIVE, CONTROLLING, DIRECTIVE

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Developing P.M. ____, monitoring ____ with P.M. ____ , and _____ P.M. teams are usually considered core responsibilities of every PMO.

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METHODOLOGY, COMPLIANCE, STANDARDS, COACHING

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______ refer to conditions, not under the control of the project team, that influence, constrain, or direct the project.

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ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (EEF’s)

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EEF’s can be ____ and/or ____ to the organization. And can ____ or ____ project management options.

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INTERNAL and/or EXTERNAL. ………….ENHANCE or CONSTRAIN.

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_____ are the plans, processes, policies, procedures, and knowledge bases specific to and used by the performing organization.

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ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESS ASSETS (OPA’s)

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OPA’s are internal to the organization, and project team can update and add to the OPA’s throughout the project. OPA’s may be grouped into 2 categories:

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PROCESSESS, POLICIES, PROCEDURES; and ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASES.

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Project operating costs are at their maximum during ____ phase of the project, where the actual project work is carried out.

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EXECUTION

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14
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What are 3 key Project Manager skill sets from the PMI talent triangle?

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TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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15
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Skills to effectively apply project management knowledge to deliver the desired outcomes for programs or projects.

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TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

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16
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Skills that involve the ability to see the high-level overview of the organization and effectively negotiate and implement decisions and actions that support strategic alignment and innovation.

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STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS

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Skills that involve the ability to guide, motivate, and direct a team.

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LEADERSHIP SKILLS