http://www.alsenosy.com | http://www.professionalengineers.usimplementationinvolvingmultipleorganizations.Theprojectmanagerconsiderstheimplicationsof
thiscontextincommunicationsplanningandknowledgemanagementforguidingtheprojectteam.
- Answer: D.
PMBOK®Guide,page 68 ,Section 3. 5
Complexitywithinprojectsisaresultoftheorganization'ssystembehavior,humanbehavior,andthe
uncertaintyatworkintheorganizationoritsenvironment.Thethreedimensionsofcomplexityare
definedasfollows:
o System behavior. The interdependencies of components andsystems.
o Human behavior. The interplay between diverse individuals andgroups.
o Ambiguity. Uncertainty of emerging issues and lack of understanding orconfusion.
39.Answer: D.
PMBOK®Guide,page 51 ,Section 3. 1
Theprojectmanagerplaysacriticalroleintheleadershipofaprojectteaminordertoachievethe
project's objectives. This role is clearly visible throughout the project. Many project managers
becomeinvolvedinaprojectfromitsinitiationthroughclosing.However,insomeorganizations,a
projectmanagermaybeinvolvedinevaluationandanalysisactivitiespriortoprojectinitiation. These
activitiesmayincludeconsultingwithexecutiveandbusinessunitleadersonideasfor advancing
strategicobjectives,improvingorganizationalperformance,or meetingcustomerneeds. Insome
organizationalsettings,theprojectmanagermayalsobecalledupontomanageorassistin business
analysis,businesscasedevelopment,andaspectsofportfoliomanagementforaproject.A project
managermayalsobeinvolvedinfollow-onactivitiesrelatedtorealizingbusinessbenefits fromthe
project.Theroleofaprojectmanagermayvaryfromorganizationtoorganization. Ultimately,the
project management role is tailoredto fit the organization in the sameway thatthe project
managementprocessesaretailoredtofittheproject.
Becauseprojectmanagersaregenerallyresponsiblefor''temporary"endeavors,theyareleastlikely
tobeinvolvedinensuringefficientoperations,atleastintheirroleasaprojectmanager.
40.Answer: A.
PMBOK®Guide,pages 52 – 53 ,Section 3. 3. 1
Projectmanagersfulfill numerousroleswithin theirsphereof influence.These rolesreflect the
projectmanager'scapabilitiesandarerepresentativeofthevalueandcontributionsoftheproject
managementprofession.Figure 3 – 1 illustratessomeexamplesoftheprojectmanager'ssphereof
influence.