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Engineering Management introduces students to the principles and practices involved in managing engineering projects, teams, and organizations. The course covers essential topics such as project management, leadership, decision-making, organizational behavior, financial management, and quality control within the engineering context. Students will develop skills in planning, resource allocation, communication, and problem-solving, while learning to balance technical requirements with business considerations. Case studies and practical examples illustrate how engineering management concepts are applied in real-world scenarios, preparing students for leadership roles in a variety of engineering industries.
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Project Management The Managerial Process 5th Edition by Erik Larson
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Chapter 1: Modern Project Management
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Q1) On the project team, the Marketing manager is the primary, direct link with the customer.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Which of the following activities is not considered a project?
A)Developing a new software program
B)Designing a space station
C)Preparing the site for the Olympic Games
D)Production of automobile tires
E)Developing a new advertising program
Answer: D
Q3) Smaller projects in larger organizations tend not to need project management skills.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Identify the five major characteristics of a project.
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Chapter 2: Organization Strategy and Project Selection
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Q1) The textbook indicated that ________ is the major dimension of strategic management.
A)Responding to changes in the external market
B)Allocating scarce resources of the organization
C)Beating competition to the market
D)Both a and b are correct
E)Both a and c are correct
Answer: D
Q2) ________ answers the question of how strategies will be realized, given available resources.
Answer: Implementation
Explanation: Implementation answers the question of how strategies will be realized, given available resources.The conceptual framework for strategy implementation lacks the structure and discipline found in strategy formulation.
Q3) A written mission statement provides focus for decision making when shared by organizational managers and employees.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Organization: Structure and Culture
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Q1) The matrix form of project management structure is a good choice when the scope of the project is narrow and maximum flexibility in staff usage is important.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Projectitis is most likely to occur in the _______ organization structure.
A)Functional
B)Balanced matrix
C)Weak matrix
D)Strong matrix
E)Project
Answer: E
Q3) ___________ refers to the degree to which employees are encouraged to be aggressive, innovative, and risk seeking.
Answer: Risk tolerance
Explanation: Risk tolerance is the degree to which employees are encouraged to be aggressive, innovative, and risk seeking.
Q4) Identify and briefly describe the three basic project management structures.
Answer: 1.functional, 2.matrix, and 3.project
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Chapter 4: Defining the Project
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Q1) Taking advantage of opportunities to reduce costs or accelerate the schedule are examples of project criteria being classified as ________.
Q2) If a project criterion should be optimized if at all possible, it is classified as being constrained.
A)True
B)False
Q3) One of the items included on a project scope checklist is the reviews with the customer.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The method used to collect information to use through all phases of the project life cycle is called
A)Responsibility matrix
B)Organization breakdown structure
C)Work breakdown structure
D)Priority matrix
E)Work package
Q5) The most detailed element in the hierarchical breakdown of the project work to be accomplished is known as the ________.
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Chapter 5: Estimating Project Times and Costs
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Q1) Which of the following is not one of the bottom-up approaches to estimating project time and cost?
A)Parametric procedures applied to specific tasks
B)Estimates for the WBS work packages
C)Learning curve
D)Template method
E)All of these are bottom-up approaches
Q2) Which of the following is a good condition for bottom-up estimating?
A)Strategic decision making
B)Internal, small project
C)Fixed price contract
D)High uncertainty
E)Both C and D are good conditions for bottom-up estimating
Q3) The apportion method is a top-down approach that uses the pooled experience of senior and/or middle managers to estimate the total project duration and cost.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Identify and briefly describe the four major methods of bottom-up estimating.
Q5) Identify and briefly describe the five major methods of top-down estimating.
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Chapter 6: Developing a Project Plan
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Q1) An AON project network uses which of the following basic building blocks?
A)Arrows
B)Bars
C)Nodes
D)Both A and C are correct
E)A, B, and C are all correct
Q2) The amount of time an activity can be delayed and yet not delay the project is termed
A)Total slack
B)Free slack
C)Critical float
D)Float pad
E)Slip pad
Q3) Experience suggests that when there are multiple starts, a common start node should not be used to indicate a clear project beginning on the network.Similarly, a single project end node can be used to indicate a clear ending.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Identify and briefly describe the four types of lags giving an example for each type.
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Chapter 7: Managing Risk
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Q1) The easiest and most commonly used technique for analyzing risks is ________.
Q2) Identify at least six items that may be included on a Risk Profile.
Q3) The two scales of a risk severity matrix measure
A)Time, cost
B)Cost, schedule
C)Impact, cost
D)Time, impact
E)Likelihood, impact
Q4) The first step in the risk management process is Risk Assessment. A)True
B)False
Q5) In a ________, three different estimates of activity times are used to statistically predict the time an activity will take to complete.
Q6) The "Snapshot from Practice" case where Ellipsus Systems developed parallel prototype systems (WAP and JAVA) is an example of _________ a risk.
Q7) Identify and briefly describe the five ways to respond to identified risks.
Q8) The Risk Severity Matrix rates risk events based upon schedule and cost.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 8: Scheduling Resources and Costs
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Q1) Identify and briefly discuss the three more common problems encountered in managing multiproject resource schedules.
Q2) Why should project managers be cautious about using the splitting scheduling technique?
Q3) A project budget report is showing our project as spending $35,000 against a budgeted amount of $40,000.Which of the following is true?
A)We are spending less than we should for the project
B)We are doing a good job managing the project
C)We should check to see if all the bills have been paid
D)Both A and B are correct
E)We can't be sure how the project is going
Q4) The most widely used approach to apply heuristics, which have been found to consistently minimize project delay over a large variety of projects is the A)Parallel method
B)Resource method
C)Materials
D)Both A and C are correct
E)A, B, and C are all correct
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Chapter 9: Reducing Project Duration
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Q1) Crashing a more expensive activity may be wise if fewer inherent risks are involved.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Imposed project durations almost always leads to a higher-cost project than one planned with detailed scheduling of all the project's activities.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Creating a Project Cost-Duration Graph in the pre-project planning phase without an imposed duration is the best time to use this tool.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Identify and give an example for both of the major categories that make up project costs.
Q5) Intense global competition and rapid technological advances combine to create a(n) ________ imposed project duration date.
Q6) Identify options for accelerating a project schedule when resources are constrained or the budget is severely constrained.
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Chapter 10: Leadership: Being an Effective Project Manager
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Q1) Project managers often find themselves negotiating with all the following except:
A)Vendors
B)Functional managers
C)Consultants
D)Competitors
E)All of these are correct
Q2) In the organizational currency of _______ related influence comes directly from the project manager's ability to enhance others' positions within the organization.
Q3) In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, advancement, recognition, visibility, and networks are part of ______ related currencies.
A)Task
B)Position
C)Inspiration
D)Relationship
E)Personal
Q4) In the organizational currency of _______ related influence comes directly from the project manager's ability to contribute to others accomplishing their work.
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Chapter 11: Managing Project Teams
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Q1) ________ should be used when strong commitment to a decision is needed and there is a low probability of acceptance if the decision were to be made by one person.
Q2) Which of the following is not one of the most significant sources of conflict during the project execution phase?
A)Priorities
B)Staff issues
C)Schedule slippage
D)Technical problems
E)All of these are significant sources of conflict
Q3) Project managers are responsible for managing the ________ that encourage team performance and extra effort.
Q4) Project managers should encourage ___________ conflict.
Q5) Which of the following would be considered the most effective project reward?
A)Individual member rewards
B)Lump-sum cash award
C)All-expenses-paid trip for team members and their families
D)Using negative reinforcement to motivate adequate performance
E)All of these are equally effective
Q6) What is a virtual project team?
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Chapter 12: Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations
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Q1) Among the many advantages for establishing long-term partnerships are:
A)Reduced administrative costs
B)Improved performance
C)Improved communication
D)B and C are both correct
E)A, B, and C are all correct
Q2) In partnering, each party's goals and objectives are similar but geared to what is best for them.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In the Snapshot from Practice dealing with the Value Engineering Awards program, which branch of the U.S.government was involved?
A)Department of Defense
B)Department of Commerce
C)Department of Transportation
D)N.A.S.A
E)Department of Education
Q4) In traditional project relationships, ________ are structured and guarded.
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Q5) What is principled negotiation and what are the four key points it is based upon?
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Chapter 13: Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation
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Q1) The method most frequently used in measuring project progress is the
A)0/100 percent rule
B)75/25 percent rule
C)50/50 percent rule
D)25/75 percent rule
E)Percent complete rule
Q2) The ________ indexes compare the to-date progress to the end of the project.
Q3) Of the following costs, which are not included in baseline?
A)Materials
B)Equipment
C)Labor
D)A and C but not B
E)All of these are usually included
Q4) The cost variance for a project is calculated by:
A)EV-AC
B)AC-SV
C)PV-EV
D)CU-EV
E)EU-PV
Q5) What are Weighted Monitoring Gates and why would you need them?
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Chapter 14: Project Closure
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Q1) Performance evaluations of project team members are typically well done because the evaluations are conducted by the team member's home department.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Project Summary is the summary that simply highlights the key findings and facts relating to the project implementation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Releasing the project team typically occurs _________ during the closure phase.
A)Gradually
B)Rarely
C)Without bombast
D)Rapidly
E)All at once
Q4) Identify the five common parts to the final project report.
Q5) Retrospective methodology is one positive step toward ensuring lessons learned are developed and implemented.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: International Projects
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Q1) If the Lincoln Log Construction Co.(based in Chicago) built an assembly plant for General Motors in Nigeria, the project would be classified as A)Global
B)Overseas
C)Local
D)Domestic
E)Foreign
Q2) The initial stage of culture shock is irritability and hostility.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The length of training required for an overseas stay of 1-3 years would be around
Q4) If the length of stay in another culture is to be in the range of 2 to 12 months, the experiential approach to training is advisable.
A)True B)False
Q5) Identify and briefly describe the six environmental factors affecting international projects.
Q6) A(n) ________ project is executed in a foreign country for a foreign firm.
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Chapter 16: Oversight
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Q1) Project Management Office functions typically include all of the following except:
A)Establish standardized project planning and reporting methodologies
B)Audit ongoing and recently completed projects
C)Provide in-house project management consulting
D)Select which projects to undertake
E)All of these are typically included
Q2) __________ is used to identify opportunities for improvement.
Q3) The balanced scorecard model differs from selection models by reviewing projects over
A)1-3 years
B)2-4 years
C)4-7 years
D)5-10 years
E)e.10-15 years
Q4) The appearance of a project office frequently follows the implementation of project portfolio management efforts.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Level 2 of the authors' Project Maturity Model is named __________.
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Chapter 17: An Introduction to Agile Project Management
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Q1) Conventional project teams are part of the Agile Project Management model.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Once the project scope has been firmly established, every detail of the project is defined through the _______.
Q3) Priorities are re-evaluated before each iteration.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Agile PM represents a fundamental shift away from the traditional plan-driven project management approach by adopting a more experimental and adaptive approach to managing projects.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A ________ typically made up of five-nine people with cross-functional skill sets.
Q6) The _______ backlog is developed and controlled by the team.It represents the amount of work the team commits to complete during the next sprint.
Q7) ___________ create a flow of value to customers by "chunking" project delivery into small, functioning increments.
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Chapter 18: Project Management Career Paths
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Q1) People find that their project management responsibilities ______ as they move up the organization's hierarchy.
A)Contracts
B)Advances
C)Simplifies
D)Expands
E)Specializes
Q2) Many professionals find it beneficial to join the _____________.
Q3) Who are mentors and why are they important?
Q4) Describe the PMI certification eligibility requirements for the CAPM.
Q5) As you are starting your project management career, be careful to be involved in projects commensurate with your ________.
Q6) One aspect of project managing that is unique is the temporary nature of ___________.
Q7) Explain the PMI certification eligibility requirements for the PMP.
Q8) Many project managers' careers began by volunteering for task forces and
Q9) What should be your goal be as a project manager?
Q10) What are formal mentoring programs?
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