Motivation in Software Development Teams

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What is a likely consequence of low motivation in a team?

Increased teamwork and collaboration
Working slowly, making mistakes, and not contributing to team goals (correct)
Faster completion of tasks and higher quality work
Improved communication and better project planning

What is a key characteristic of an effective team in software engineering?

A group with no communication or collaboration
A single person working alone to complete the project
A group with diverse skills and expertise (correct)
A group with similar skills and backgrounds

What is essential for effective teamwork in software engineering?

Good communication between group members and stakeholders (correct)
Only having a team leader
Technical skills only
Managerial skills only

What is a key aspect of a team leader's job in software engineering?

Creating a cohesive group and organizing them to work effectively (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to have a mix of people in a project group in software engineering?

Because software development involves diverse activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of having a cohesive team in software engineering?

Increased motivation and team spirit (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Risk Planning in the Risk Management Process?

Draw up plans to avoid or minimize the effects of the risk (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential factor in People Management to ensure all team members are treated fairly?

Consistency (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a manager in motivating people in a project?

To organize the work and the working environment to encourage people to work effectively (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Risk Identification in the Risk Management Process?

To identify project, product and business risks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of lack of motivation among team members?

Team members will not be interested in the work they are doing (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of People Management that involves valuing the differences among team members?

Respect (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major constraint in appointing the ideal team members for a project?

Insufficient project budget (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of breaking down the work into parts in project planning?

To assign tasks to team members (D) Signup and view all the answers

At which stage of project planning is the project plan created?

At the project proposal stage (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of a project plan?

To communicate how the work will be done to the project team and customers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of risk management in project planning?

Anticipating problems that might arise (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of assembling a team for a project?

To create a balance of technical skills, personalities, and organization (D) Signup and view all the answers