Miscellaneous Flashcards

1
Q

Are Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) an EEF or OPA?

A

EEF

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2
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Which processes can implement change?

A
  1. Manage Project Work
  2. Control Quality
  3. Control Procurements
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3
Q

Tuckman’s Ladder (Develop Team)

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Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning
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4
Q

Conflict Resolution Techniques (5)

A
Withdraw/avoid
Smooth/accommodate
Compromise/reconcile
Force/direct
Collaborate/problem solve
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5
Q

Problem Solving Steps

A
Identify
Define
Investigate
Analyze
Solve
Check
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6
Q

Communication Channels Formula

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n(n-1)/2

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7
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5C’s of Written Communication

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  1. Correct grammer and spelling
  2. Concise expression and elimination of excess words
  3. Clear purpose and expression directed to the needs of the reader
  4. Coherent logical flow of ideas
  5. Controlling flow of words and ideas
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8
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Communication Methods

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Interactive Communication (2 or more parties  involved ina multidirectional exchange in real time)
Push Communication (sent, does not ensure receipt)
Pull Communication (access at own discretion)
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9
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Major Forms of Communication

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Interpersonal Communication
Small Group Communication
Public Communication
Mass Communication
Networks and Social Computing Communication
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10
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Risk Score Formula

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Risk Score = probability x impact

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11
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Risk Assessment Parameters

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Probability
Impact
Urgency
Proximity
Dormancy
Manageability
Controllability
Detectability
Connectivity
Strategic Impact
Propinquity
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12
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Risk Strategies for Threats

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Avoid
Transfer
Accept
Mitigate
Escalate
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13
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Risk Strategies for Opportunities

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Accept
Share
Enhance 
Exploit
Escalate
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14
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Risk Strategies for Overall Project Risk

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Avoid
Exploit
Transfer/Share
Mitigate/Enhance
Accept

(No escalate)

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15
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Risk Cost Benefit Analysis

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Change in Impact Level/ Implementation Cost

Higher ratio: more effective response

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16
Q

Source Selection Analysis

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Least Cost
Qualifications Only
Quality-based/highest technical performance score
Quality and cost based
Sole source
Fixed Budget
17
Q

Stakeholder Analysis Stakes

A
Interest
Rights (legal and moral)
Ownership
Knowledge
Contribution
18
Q

Stakeholder Engagement Levels

A
Unaware
Resistant
Neutral
Supportive
Leading
19
Q

Delphi Technique

A

Anonymous data gathering technique for sorting and prioritising

20
Q

Parkinson’s Law

A

“work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion”

21
Q

Dr Ouchi’s Theory Z

A

Focuses on increasing employee loyalty to the company by providing a job for life with a strong focus on the well-being of the employee, both on and off the job.

22
Q

Theory X

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The typical employee has little to no ambition, shies away from work responsibilities, and is individual-goal oriented

23
Q

Theory Y

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People in the workforce are internally motivated, enjoy their labour in the company, and work to better themselves without a direct reward in return.

24
Q

Leadership Styles

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Laissez-faire
Transactional
Servent Leader
Transformational
Charismatic
Interactional
25
Q

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

A
Physiological needs
Safety needs
Love and belonging
Esteem
Self-actualization
26
Q

Two Types of Knowledge

A

Explicit (fact based, easily communicated)

Tacit (emotions, experiences, difficult to communicate)

27
Q

Four Pillars of Ethics

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Honesty
Respect
Responsibilty
Fairness

28
Q

Change Control Tools

A

Identify configuration item.
Record and report configuration item status.
Perform configuration item verification and audit.

29
Q

Nominal Group Technique

A
Interpersonal and team skill:
Pose a question
Write down ideas
Share ideas
Rank by usefulness