IT2030 Organizational Frames Quiz

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What is the purpose of Project Initiation phase in the Project Management Lifecycle?

  • To evaluate the success of the project.
  • To define and authorize the project or project phase. (correct)
  • To monitor project progress.
  • To create a detailed project plan.

Why is creating a business case important during Project Initiation?

  • To establish project timelines.
  • To evaluate project success.
  • To finalize the project budget.
  • To prove that the project has value and is feasible. (correct)

What is the main focus of Project Planning phase in the Project Management Lifecycle?

  • Communicating with stakeholders.
  • Evaluating project milestones.
  • Devising and maintaining a workable scheme to address organization's needs. (correct)
  • Monitoring project risks.

What event typically occurs at the end of the Project Initiation phase?

<p>A project kickoff meeting where project goals are laid out. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a feasibility study during Project Initiation?

<p>To show that the project can be executed within a reasonable time and cost. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to bring together the team, stakeholders, and relevant parties in a project kickoff meeting?

<p>To lay out project goals, schedule, processes, and chain of communication. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the symbolic frame in an organization?

<p>Symbols and meanings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding different cultures important in the symbolic frame of an organization?

<p>To interpret events based on cultural perspectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge for project managers working on global projects due to different time zones?

<p>Communication barriers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas L. Friedman, what has globalization created in the world?

<p>A 'flat' world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as vital for project managers working on global projects?

<p>Communications management plan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which project phase is risk management typically addressed?

<p>Project Planning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the symbolic frame of an organization, which of the following is considered important alongside culture?

<p>Language, traditions, and images (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Project Execution?

<p>Achieving the deliverables as planned (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key activity occurs during Project Monitoring and Control?

<p>Reporting performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase involves coordinating people and resources to create project deliverables?

<p>Project Execution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does Project Closure typically take place?

<p>At the end of a project or phase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key output of the Project Planning phase?

<p>Project plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Structural Frame in organizations primarily focuses on:

<p>Coordinating and controlling different groups to meet top management's goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key IT issue mentioned in the Human Resources (HR) Frame?

<p>Overcoming shortage of skilled IT workers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Political Frame in organizations emphasizes that organizations are:

<p>Composed of varied individuals and interest groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which frame focuses on the harmony between organizational and individual needs?

<p>Human Resources (HR) Frame (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential IT issue related to the Structural Frame mentioned in the text?

<p>Deciding whether to centralize or decentralize IT personnel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the key aspects of the Political Frame in organizations is:

<p>Identifying who opposes and supports projects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Agile project management emphasize?

<p>Evolution of requirements and solutions through collaboration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did early software development projects find the waterfall approach difficult?

<p>Due to the unknown or continuously changing requirements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what type of environment can Agile project management be used effectively?

<p>Where requirements change quickly or are unknown (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach allows for the evolution of requirements and solutions in project management?

<p>Agile approach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of Agile project management over traditional methods when handling evolving requirements?

<p>Adapting to changing needs through collaboration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Agile project management support handling complex technology and business scenarios?

<p>By evolving solutions through collaboration in response to changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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