Chapter 16, Problem 10Q

1.Fatima, a manager for a small technology company, made a vague statement about an upcoming change in a meeting. Many team members were confused by the statement. She assumes that her message was clear and that everyone understood why she mentioned the change and what it means for all parties involved. She does not observe feedback or check for understanding. According to lecture, which misconception best describes her communication choices in this situation? (1 Point)   A. Communication just happens B. Meanings are in words C. More communication is better D. One person or event causes something E. None of the above

The concept of program management is more involved than project management. Based on your reading for this week and the lesson content, explain the role leadership plays in the successful completion of a program. Make sure you pay careful attention to how program management is defined in the PMBOK® Guide (seventh edition), because a program is more complicated than a project. Also, consider leadership is a broad concept as it relates to project, program, and portfolio management.

First movers in an industry often capture above-average profits and have the advantage that they can sustain this position through to the maturity phase of their life cycle. a) True b) False