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In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, giving a task that could result in a promotion, acknowledging someone's effort and accomplishments, and providing opportunities for linking with others are examples of ______-related currencies.

A) task
B) position
C) inspiration
D) relationship
E) personal

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_________-related currencies have more to do with strengthening the relationship with someone than directly accomplishing the project tasks.

A) Task
B) Position
C) Inspiration
D) Relationship
E) Personal

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Identify and give an example of three out of the six contradictions that an effective project manager must face.

__________-related currencies come directly from the project manager's ability to contribute to others' accomplishing their work.

A well-defined project that encounters no significant surprises would require little

A successful project manager must build a cooperative, mutually beneficial network generally governed by the law of reciprocity.

Identify two ways a project manager can manage "upward relationships."

The first step to social network building is identifying those _______ on whom the project depends for success.

When project managers take action before it is needed to prevent small concerns from escalating into major problems they are being _______.

The old-fashioned view of managing projects emphasized directing and controlling subordinates; the new perspective emphasizes managing project stakeholders and anticipating change as the most important jobs.

In most cases, if someone can manage a project well, then they are also a great leader.

Managing a project and leading a project are two different things. Project leadership is about coping with

Identify and briefly describe the five commonly traded organizational currencies.

Which of the following groups of stakeholders place constraints on project work such as requiring permits to be secured, that work is built to code, or that safety standards are met?

A popular metaphor for the role of a project manager is that of ________.

Which of the following is not one of the five commonly traded organizational currencies?

Identify the key to exercising influence within an organization. Describe the two functions it is based upon.

To help establish loyalty among team members, you should become an effective __________ for the project you are on. A) adversary B) stakeholder C) consultant D) communicator E) advocate

An effective project manager will choose to have an "open door policy" and use project management metrics to assure projects are running smoothly.

Many poor-performing project managers are guilty of management by wandering around.