Appendix A: Project Leadership Assessment - Organizational

Overview

This questionnaire contains statements about the characteristics of an organization and how it is supportive and creates a culture that encourages project leadership. Rate each item on a five-point scale indicating whether you agree or disagree with the statement. There are no right or wrong answers. Mark one answer only for each question.

Senior management creates an environment and culture that nurtures the growth and development of project leaders and their teams.
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Project leaders are encouraged to use vision to guide daily actions and decisions.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Decisions affecting the project are made after long, careful consideration.
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There is a good relationship between the project team and senior management.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Risk should be avoided at all costs.
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Project team members are treated with dignity and respect.
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Environmental influences are monitored and controlled.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Conflict in the project team has a negative influence on successful performance.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Team members are encouraged to take initiative in problem-solving.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Senior management decisions are frequently reversed.
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Organizational success is more important than resolving project team issues.
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The singular focus of senior management is project results.
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Changes in company strategy and project requirements are communicated and explained to team members.
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A high degree of trust exists between senior management and project team members.
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Leaders are encouraged to find creative solutions to business and project problems.
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Teams are recognized and rewarded for good performance.
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Project accomplishments are celebrated and shared with other project teams.
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Change is a considered a way of life and necessary to organizational success.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Risk and problems are considered to be inherent in projects.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Authorization is a slow process due to complex and lengthy administrative procedures.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Senior management deals well with uncertainty.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Politics and power have a lot to do with project success.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Senior management has a customer satisfaction orientation and not just a profit motive.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Quality is an important factor in a successful project.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Trust and interdependence between all stakeholders are considered critical success factors.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Organizational policies and practices enable the project team to deliver according to plan.
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Project mistakes and errors are dealt with in a positive and constructive manner.
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Senior management members act as sponsors and champions that support and encourage high levels of project performance.
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Concerns on the part of senior management are minimized and dealt with by frequent and open communications.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
There is a high degree of trust among all of the stakeholders.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Organizational goals are more important than team or individual goals.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Stakeholders are prepared to take calculated risks.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Changes in the environment are discussed between senior management and project teams before decisions are made.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Senior management gets directly involved with the supervision of the project teams.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
The organizational environment encourages creativity and innovation.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Management does not interfere with the decision-making process in project teams.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
The organization protects its project teams against external influences.
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The process for project management is clearly defined and communicated.
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Senior management encourages calculated risk-taking.
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Teamwork is important for project success.
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Using a formalized project methodology and tools is important for project success.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
The success of the organization and the success of the project teams are intertwined.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
The project management process supports tracking the accomplishment of deliverables.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Meetings and communications requests increase significantly in times of project crisis.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
The organization conducts its business in an ethical manner.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
The progress of the projects is carefully and systematically monitored by management.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Project corrective actions are taken proactively and in a positive manner.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
Senior management follows a decentralized approach in decision-making.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
The organization recognizes the importance of the interpersonal aspects of project leadership.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree
The organization sets a climate and environment for leadership to flourish by clear policies, guidance, and direction as well as visible and vocal support for the leaders and the projects.
□ strongly disagree	□ disagree	□ neither disagree or agree	□ agree	□ strongly agree