Exam PMP topic 1 question 603 discussion

Survey does not bring consensus and it is one way communication. Face to face meeting is the option. It can be done in groups as well based on availability and then more such meetings until consensus is achieved. So, C is better choice.

With a huge number of stakeholders, a survey is a more practical option

One more tricky question. From the requirements-gathering perspective, one-on-one meetings are the best approach for engagement and building consensus. However, conducting personal meetings with 70 individuals seems very disruptive for the organization, time-consuming, and may not be the most efficient approach. Better options would be "group workshops" and "focus groups", but these are not included in the answer options. As a solution, a two-round survey process could be implemented: the first survey to gather preliminary feedback, identify key areas of concern, and generate a list of possible options for the final survey; followed by a second round to collect votes on the options, along with written justifications.

You can't reach a consensus through a survey.

C is correct answer.

option B is a Delphi Technique which is suitable for a larger group in question.

This option offers several advantages: Wide outreach: A well-designed survey can reach all 70 stakeholders efficiently, gathering their perspectives without logistical challenges of a large meeting. Structured data collection: Surveys allow for standardized data collection, making analysis and identifying commonalities easier. Anonymity and comfort: Some stakeholders might feel more comfortable expressing their opinions anonymously through a survey compared to a face-to-face meeting. Initial assessment: Analyzing survey responses before a meeting can help focus discussions on key areas of disagreement and facilitate a more productive face-to-face conversation.

face to face to bring consensus..

Not B. Conducting a survey to clarify & align on requirements seems impossible. Not C: 70 people in one room is pure chaos D: Of the 70 people, there are some experts who can judge the requirements more clearly as they have the big picture and expert view.

B. because there are 70 stakeholders. C. would be good with a smaller stakeholder group.

b. is correct answer

B is correct answer because (C. face-to-face meeting with "all 70 stakeholders") is difficult.

C. Organize a face-to-face meeting with all stakeholders to understand their interests and concerns

B could also be a valid approach to collect feedback from stakeholders and reach an agreement. Creating a survey template and collecting feedback can be a useful way to gather input from a large number of stakeholders efficiently. However, given the complexity and conflicting nature of the requirements, a face-to-face meeting (option C) may provide a more in-depth and interactive approach to address the issues. In-person discussions can help clarify misunderstandings, promote dialogue, and facilitate consensus-building in a more dynamic manner than a survey. Therefore, while option B is a viable option, option C is likely to be more effective in this specific situation with 70 stakeholders and unclear requirements.

The answer is B Page 14 in PMBOK 7th touches on this: “.. Project and iteration reviews, product reviews, stage gates, and other methods are ways to obtain periodic feedback. For large groups of stakeholders, a survey can be used to assess the degree of satisfaction.”

I will go with C. you can decide the num of pax for face to face session. they might be belong to the same team and that way you can cut down the number of sessions. as compared to survey, face to face is a better approach to understand their needs.

Face-to-face with 70 stakeholders is better than collecting feedback since feedback might not provide clear direction, and it would be hard to reach a conclusion based on feedback. The best way to resolve any conflict is face to face discussion