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Exam PMP topic 1 question 623 discussion

Actual exam question from PMI's PMP
Question #: 623
Topic #: 1
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A project manager is leading a team that is geographically dispersed. The team needs to collaborate and finalize the monthly reports. Occasionally, meetings occur during the weekends due to the time differences. Team members have expressed that they do not want to work on the weekends.
What should the project manager do?

  • A. Take over the activity and deliver the reports whenever work is required on a weekend.
  • B. Avoid reporting during the months that team members would need to work on the weekend.
  • C. Remind the team members of their governance responsibilities documented in the team charter.
  • D. Communicate to the project stakeholders that the reports will be delayed certain months of the year.
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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Aditech
3 weeks ago
D As per PMBOK; The project manager leading a geographically dispersed team, facing occasional weekend meetings due to time zone differences, should prioritize communication, respect team members' work-life balance, seek input for alternative solutions, explore flexible scheduling, leverage technology for asynchronous collaboration, manage expectations regarding weekend work, support work-life balance, and continuously monitor and adjust the approach based on feedback and project needs. This ensures effective collaboration while addressing team members' concerns and promoting a positive work environment. Adigun.
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KennyMuffins
3 months ago
Selected Answer: C
Between C & D, definitely C. Why would stakeholders compromise because of team member's preferences? Have the people would have chosen D worked in a actual project before?
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Abdelmonm
3 months ago
Selected Answer: C
The team charter typically outlines the governance responsibilities, roles, and expectations of team members. By reminding team members of their governance responsibilities, the project manager reinforces the agreed-upon commitments and encourages a sense of accountability. This approach encourages the team to find collaborative solutions and ensures that everyone is aware of and respects the team's established working arrangements, even if adjustments may be needed to accommodate time zone differences.
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125bb38
3 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: A
By logic , not ideal but better than the other ones which compromise
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Only12go
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
D. Communicating any potential delays to stakeholders is a proactive approach. It allows for an open dialogue about the challenges faced due to time zone differences and ensures that all parties are informed. The project manager can also look into finding a middle ground or alternative solutions to meet the reporting needs without overburdening the team.
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David983
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
D. Remind that work extra hours or out of the labor calendar is not fair play and it can induce into legal issues for the company, also will induce the Project Team demotivation and reduce their work capacity. In conclusión C option is a very bad option, either A option is not a good one, the Servant Leader is also a Project Team Member an is under the same legal environment
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victory108
7 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
C. Remind the team members of their governance responsibilities documented in the team charter
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Aish_
9 months ago
Selected Answer: D
While the team charter can define governance responsibilities and project expectations, it should also take into consideration the practical challenges of working across different time zones. In a geographically dispersed team, enforcing governance responsibilities rigidly without considering the team members' well-being and work-life balance might lead to decreased morale and productivity. In contrast, option D (communicating with project stakeholders about potential delays) recognizes the reality of the time differences and acknowledges the team members' concerns. This approach fosters transparency and understanding with stakeholders, who can then adjust their expectations and project plans accordingly.
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TONYJAVI
9 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: D
I'd go for D. Communicating stakeholders that reports might be late some months. Even if they are done on weekends, stakeholders might as well not read them, so it makes sense to find a suitable timeframe for all the team so not to have them work weekends.
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randomname123
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
Communicating to the stakeholders that an update will be altered makes the most sense. Can't work on behalf of the team constantly, that is not a servant leader. Answer is D.
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aqz_111
10 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: A
A is the behaviour of servant leader
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Jamrock
8 months, 1 week ago
I think "servant" definition for you was lost in translation
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