Project Management Flashcards

1
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3 ways our professionalism is judged

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Hygiene;Clothes;Vehicle

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2
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% of our communication that is non verbal

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55%

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3
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% of our speech that is tone

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38%

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4
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% of our speech that is the words used and the actual message

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7%

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5
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The 2 dimensions of communication style are

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DominanceSociability

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6
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Communication with high dominance, high sociability ppl should be

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Fast pacedSupport opinionsAsk questionsListenStay focused

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7
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Actors and politicians tend to be what communication style

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High dominanceHigh sociability

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8
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Communication with high dominance low sociability should be

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Professional;Time sensitive;Organized;Factual;To the point

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9
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Police, Doctors, Lawyers ten to be what communication style

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High dominance;Low sociability

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10
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Communication with low dominance low sociability professionals should be

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On time;Prepared;Structured;Allow time for decisions to be made

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Judges, Accountants, Librarians tend to be what communication style

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Low dominance;Low sociability

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12
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Communication with low dominance high sociability persons should be

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Focused on building relationships;Give personal assurances;ListenBe patient

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13
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Ministers, teachers tend to be what sort of communication style

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Low dominance;High sociability

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14
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Being an active listener includes 5 points, what are they

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Regulative gestures;Be here now;Take notes;Listen to what they are saying rather than your response;Clarify if you’re unsure

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15
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Conflicts happen when?

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Expectations are not in alignment

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16
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The first step in a direct approach apology letter is to

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Apologize immediately

17
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The final step in a direct approach apology letter is to

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Reaffirm the value of the recipients relationship with you

18
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What are the two facets of site inventory and analysis

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Locating existing assets Identifying environmental/ functional requirements

19
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What are some of the environmental factors that should be factored into your design

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Where is North Prevailing winds Drainage concerns Garbage pickup Snow removal Views to keep and get rid of Sounds

20
Q

What is the set back from property lines

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1m

21
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What is the setback from all firepits

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3m

22
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How tall should must railings be

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60cm

23
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How far should trees be setback from around septic tanks

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3m

24
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When designing around near waterways should you design right up to the waters edge

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No, avoid waterways at all costs

25
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When should you use the indirect approach for a bad news letter

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If the news is unexpected You don’t know the reader very wellTo avoid a negative reaction

26
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What are 5 considerations for successful conflict resolution

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Be empathetic Be responsive Be factual Do not take it personally The window for resolution is small

27
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Allocation of assets includes managing

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People Materials Tools Equipment

28
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Record keeping and reporting includes

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Receipts Time sheets Expenses Job progress Change orders

29
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Work orders are used for what types of communication

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External and internal communication

30
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Do work orders function as authorization for the receiver to proceed with work

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Yes

31
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Tracking systems include

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Financial trackingLabor management Other assets management Quoting

32
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What is a rule of thumb for Asset management

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No matter what your companies systems are note what things cost money, learn to use the system effectively; It makes your company money and you a more valuable as an employee.

33
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What is the job of a foreman

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Establish timelines Allocate assets Record keeping/reporting

34
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What are for reasons a foreman would meet with a client

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Job starts/checkpoints/completion Communications with general contractor/subcontractors Residential design consultation Quotes