Question 1

Project data is data that is part of the collaboration's work product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Project scope and initial budget are set during the starting phase of a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Richard Hackman's studies revealed that successful outcome is a major criterion for judging team success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

________ decisions are the most structured and have very little need for collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A)   Operational
B)   Tactical
C)   Managerial
D)   Strategic
E)   Technical

Question 5

________ is defined as a group of people working together to achieve a common goal via a process of feedback and iteration.

Accepted Answer

A)   Participation
B)   Collaboration
C)   Association
D)   Cooperation
E)   Assimilation

Question 6

The directors of X-lam Inc., a manufacturer of electric water heaters, meet to discuss ways to increase their net profit. They decide to manufacture electric toasters and thus invest in a new product line. This investment is an example of a(n)  ________ decision.

Accepted Answer

A)   operational
B)   strategic
C)   managerial
D)   procedural
E)   technical

Question 7

According to Hackman's three criteria for team success, which of the following IS requirements will be categorized under the meaningful and satisfying experience criterion?

Accepted Answer

A)   documenting definitions
B)   rewarding accomplishment
C)   managing many versions of content
D)   managing tasks
E)   communicate (feedback)

Question 8

The need for collaboration is greatest for ________ decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)   operational
B)   procedural
C)   strategic
D)   managerial
E)   technical

Question 9

Which of the following is the least important characteristic of an effective collaborator?

Accepted Answer

A)   willingness to enter difficult conversations
B)   having experience as a collaborator
C)   showing the ability to receive critical feedback
D)   being skillful at giving negative feedback
E)   willing to put forward unpopular ideas

Question 10

According to J. Richard Hackman, which of the following is a primary criterion for judging team success?

Accepted Answer

A)   successful outcome
B)   experience in collaborating
C)   ability to be dynamic
D)   availability of external help
E)   least amount of conflict

Question 11

Project plan and budget are prepared during the finalizing phase of project management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is True about working with Google Drive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Google accounts are not necessarily required to edit documents.
B)   Documents are stored on the user's personal computer.
C)   Multiple users are not allowed to simultaneously see and edit documents.
D)   Google tracks document revisions, with brief summaries of changes made.
E)   Google provides unlimited storage.

Question 13

Version management systems ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lack the features needed to track changes to shared documents
B)   provide features and functions to accommodate concurrent work
C)   prevent more than one user from checking out the same document simultaneously
D)   provide version control to limit and direct user activity
E)   prevent group access to entire directories

Question 14

Explain the importance of using task lists.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Describe screen-sharing applications, webinars, and discussion forums.

Accepted Answer

Screen-sharing applications enable users...

Question 16

The use of a conference call is an example of ________ communication.

Accepted Answer

A)   sequential
B)   synchronous
C)   indirect
D)   asynchronous
E)   incidental

Question 17

Which of the following is a key difference between strategic decisions and managerial decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Strategic decisions deal with the utilization of resources, whereas managerial decisions deal with day-to-day activities.
B)   Managerial decisions concern organizational issues, whereas strategic decisions concern external issues.
C)   Managerial decisions concern allocation and utilization of resources, whereas strategic decisions concern broad organizational issues.
D)   Strategic decisions involve financial issues, whereas managerial decisions do not involve financial issues.
E)   Strategic decisions involve innovative issues, whereas managerial decisions do not involve innovative issues.

Question 18

Groupthink is a phenomenon where the desire for group cohesion leads to improved decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ communication occurs within a team when all team members meet at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A)   Synchronous
B)   Asynchronous
C)   Virtual
D)   Unidirectional
E)   Anachronous

Question 20

Identify a key difference between managerial decisions and operational decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Managerial decisions concern the allocation of resources, whereas operational decisions concern day-to-day activities.
B)   Managerial decisions are corporate decisions, whereas operational decisions concern the utilization of resources.
C)   Managerial decisions deal with the allocation of resources, whereas operational decisions concern broad-scope, organizational issues.
D)   Operational decisions have broad scope, whereas the scope of managerial decisions is limited to day-to-day activities.
E)   Operational decisions have narrow scope, whereas the scope of managerial decisions is limited to day-to-day activities.

Exam 2: Collaboration Information Systems

________ is defined as a group of people working together to achieve a common goal via a process of feedback and iteration.

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Richard Hackman's studies revealed that successful outcome is a major criterion for judging team success.

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Version management systems ________.

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The need for collaboration is greatest for ________ decisions.

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________ decisions are the most structured and have very little need for collaboration.

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Describe screen-sharing applications, webinars, and discussion forums.

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Which of the following is the least important characteristic of an effective collaborator?

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The use of a conference call is an example of ________ communication.

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Project plan and budget are prepared during the finalizing phase of project management.

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Which of the following statements is True about working with Google Drive?

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Groupthink is a phenomenon where the desire for group cohesion leads to improved decision making.

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According to Hackman's three criteria for team success, which of the following IS requirements will be categorized under the meaningful and satisfying experience criterion?

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Project scope and initial budget are set during the starting phase of a project.

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Project data is data that is part of the collaboration's work product.

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According to J. Richard Hackman, which of the following is a primary criterion for judging team success?

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The directors of X-lam Inc., a manufacturer of electric water heaters, meet to discuss ways to increase their net profit. They decide to manufacture electric toasters and thus invest in a new product line. This investment is an example of a(n) ________ decision.

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Which of the following is a key difference between strategic decisions and managerial decisions?

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________ communication occurs within a team when all team members meet at the same time.

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