Chapter 6 Key Terms

Question 1

Adjourning

Answer 1

Recognizes the fact that projects and their teams do not last forever

Question 2

Conflict

Answer 2

Is a process that begins when you perceive that someone has frustrated or is about to frustrate a major concern of yours.

Question 3

Cross-functional cooperation

Answer 3

Group of people with different technical expertise who work together towards a common goal

Question 4

Forming stage

Answer 4

The process used to mold a collection of individuals into a coherent project team.

Question 5

Negotiation

Answer 5

Is a process that is predicated on a manager’s ability to use his influence productively

Question 6

Norming stage

Answer 6

Behaviour in a group implies that the team members are establishing mutually agreed-upon practices and attitudes.

Question 7

Outcomes

Answer 7

Tasks and goals performance is what projects outcomes

Question 8

Performing stages

Answer 8

The actual work of the project is done

Question 9

Principled negotiations

Answer 9

the art of getting agreement with the other party while maintaining a principled. win-win attitude

Question 10

Storming

Answer 10

Refers to the natural reaction’s members have to the initial ground rules.

Question 11

Team building

Answer 11

Creating a bond within the team through activities which the whole team participates in to build relationships.

Question 12

Trust

Answer 12

The teams comfort level with each individual member

Question 13

Virtual Teams

Answer 13

Sometimes called geographically dispersed teams, involve the use of electronic media. EX: zoom, Ms Teams or emails etc.