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Exam PMP topic 1 question 186 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP
Question #: 186
Topic #: 1
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A project had scheduling delays, which necessitated the team to work overtime to meet critical milestones. This led to some misunderstandings among team members. The project sponsor has allocated a monetary award.
How should the project manager utilize the award?

  • A. Meet with the team members and ask them how to spend the reward.
  • B. Arrange a luncheon for all team members and include team-building sessions.
  • C. Draft a points system to allocate a portion of the money for each resource.
  • D. Allocate the reward to the team leaders to spend on the team as they see fit.
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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Martinussantika
1 week, 4 days ago
Selected Answer: B
The value which according to PMBOK (agile principle) is option B
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debug91
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Selected Answer: A
A 입니다. 사람마다 요구하는 보상이 다릅니다
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jiljap
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Selected Answer: C
Given the "misunderstandings" and the overtime, those who work the hardest must be rewarded.
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djgdgaf
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
Has anyone seen the Office episode where Michael and Jim put beans on printouts of faces of all the people at work to select someone for promotion? Well, it ended up being chaotic. I choose A.
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drimz
3 months ago
it believe its C because it says team bonding
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drimz
3 months ago
I meant to write B
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josephsafiran
4 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
The project manager should **arrange a luncheon for all team members and include team-building sessions** (Option B). This approach not only provides a well-deserved break for the team but also fosters team spirit and camaraderie. Team-building sessions can help address misunderstandings and improve communication among team members. Moreover, it ensures that the reward benefits all team members equally and is used in a manner that contributes to the overall team morale and project success. It's important to remember that rewards should be used in a way that acknowledges the team's hard work and promotes a positive and collaborative work environment.
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GabMonterey
5 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
I think B is the most appropriate answer here. anyone?
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w_b_m
6 months, 1 week ago
Why not option B. The team has misunderstanding. Doesn't the team require more of team building sessions for them to collaborate and work together peacefully?
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Jaya12
6 months, 2 weeks ago
C. Draft a points system to allocate a portion of the money for each resource. This approach involves a fair and systematic allocation of the award based on each team member's contribution and effort to address the scheduling delays and meet critical milestones. It can help recognize and reward individual and team performance. Options A (asking the team how to spend the reward) may have merit, but they do not directly address the fair and equitable distribution of the award based on contributions
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Lucky_Cindy
7 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C is correct
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David983
7 months, 1 week ago
Just a comment, does anyone see anytime in any company within a predictive project scope that the team members decide how the bonuses or the awards will be shared within the team? By other side, the question said that the extra hours situation induced into missunderstandings among the team members, it shows that the team doesn´t have a big maturity neither a big team work. Does the company have any need to generate another situation of missunderstanding and discussions within the team??
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David983
7 months, 1 week ago
By last point, the question said the the award will be monetary award, it seems that the money will be directly shared within the team members, I will go with option C.
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Tuanit
7 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: A
Let team suggest how they would like to use the money.
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Loan
9 months ago
Selected Answer: B
option B is the most appropriate approach for this scenario.
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SteAle
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
Bard: "The monetary award is a way for the project sponsor to show appreciation for the team's hard work and dedication. By asking the team members how they would like to spend the award, the project manager is giving them a sense of ownership and control over the process. This can help to boost morale and team unity. "
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victory108
11 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: A
A. Meet with the team members and ask them how to spend the reward
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JMCCRAY
1 year ago
Selected Answer: A
The best course of action would be option A: Meet with the team members and ask them how to spend the reward. This approach involves engaging the team in the decision-making process and valuing their input. It can increase morale, motivation, and team cohesion, as everyone feels heard and included in the decision-making process. It also ensures that the reward is spent in a way that best benefits the team, addressing any issues that may have arisen during the project's progress.
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Dedutch
1 year, 1 month ago
I think C would be hard in some projects it may be possible to rank employees by story points completed or perhaps by who worked the most hours but I don’t love those choices. Discussing with the team or at least team leads who work more directly with the team is going to be a better way to find who excelled. PMs are often removed just enough from the actual work that it’s hard.
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