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Question #: 704
Topic #: 1
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A project team is trying to meet the milestone target dates in order to receive a bonus promised by the project sponsor. Unforeseen challenges and poor communication among the team members resulted in mistakes and delays. Tensions are high, and the sponsor is concerned.

What should the project manager do?

  • A. Schedule a team-building activity to boost the team's morale.
  • B. Discuss with the team how the project objectives can be met.
  • C. Request that the sponsor increase the bonus for high performers.
  • D. Organize a team meeting to remind the team of the ground rules.
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15rajanikanthhotie
Highly Voted 1 year, 10 months ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Discuss with the team how the project objectives can be met.
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kevzzz
Highly Voted 1 year, 5 months ago
Selected Answer: B
PMBOK 7th Edition 3.4 Focus on Value 3.6 Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors and 3.9 Navigate Complexity - The bonus created a form of complexity and it is up to the Leadership of the PM to navigate that disruption to effective project delivery.
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Abdelmonm
Most Recent 9 months ago
Selected Answer: B
In a situation where the project team is facing challenges, mistakes, and delays, it's crucial for the project manager to engage with the team to identify and address the issues. Open communication allows the team to discuss the challenges, share insights, and collaboratively find solutions to meet the project objectives. This approach fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility among team members, leading to improved collaboration and problem-solving. While team-building activities, bonus adjustments, and reminders of ground rules can be beneficial, initiating a discussion on overcoming challenges and meeting project objectives directly addresses the root causes of the issues and involves the team in finding effective solutions.
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P_S09
9 months, 1 week ago
if tensions are high, you have to change the team's mood by increasing morale before discussing how project objectives can be met.
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loscoe
11 months ago
Selected Answer: B
First thing to do is to talk with the team - time off to go partying doesn't seem wise given time crunch unless the team really feels it would benefit; this would come out in the discussion.
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Only12go
1 year ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Discuss with the team how the project objectives can be met. This option engages the team in constructive discussions to overcome challenges, improve communication, and realign with the project's goals. It's a collaborative approach that involves the team in the problem-solving process, likely resulting in more effective solutions and improved team dynamics.
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adingmaki
1 year ago
from a user kevzzz PMBOK 7th Edition 3.4 Focus on Value 3.6 Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors and 3.9 Navigate Complexity - The bonus created a form of complexity and it is up to the Leadership of the PM to navigate that disruption to effective project delivery. Saw the PMBOK, he's right.
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David983
1 year ago
Selected Answer: A
I will go with A, team-building is the option that will relax the work tension and will perform better relation ships within the team member, at the end it will allow to have a good engagement into the work environment
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David983
1 year ago
I will switch to B. the team still on time to reconduce the situation and deliver on time.
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victory108
1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Discuss with the team how the project objectives can be met
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Jamrock
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Option D, organizing a team meeting to remind the team of the ground rules, can help in several ways: Reestablishing Communication: Reminding the team of the ground rules can emphasize the importance of clear and effective communication. Addressing Mistakes: Discussing ground rules can include a reflection on the mistakes that have occurred. Clarifying Expectations: Reminding the team of ground rules can help clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Building Trust: By acknowledging the issues and addressing them openly, the team can work together to rebuild trust and improve collaboration.
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Aish_
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: B
Voting for B. Option A (scheduling a team-building activity) might help improve team dynamics and morale in the long run, but it may not directly address the current challenges and delays.
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Stopper
1 year, 3 months ago
Unforeseen challenges and poor communication among the team members resulted in mistakes and delays. For these reasons, im going for D
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Hung3102
1 year, 6 months ago
B is answer
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Alizade
1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: B
In this situation, the project manager should hold a team meeting to discuss the challenges and delays the team has been facing and work collaboratively to identify solutions for meeting the milestone target dates. The project manager should facilitate open communication among team members to ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, as well as any issues or risks that may impact the project.
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AlluJuju
1 year, 9 months ago
Could be D as well, tensions are high means possible groud rule violations and PM needs to intervene to let it not slip further, and once it is set, have a team building activity
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Moumita
1 year, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Answer should be D according to me
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PMPStudent
1 year, 10 months ago
Selected Answer: A
I think A is correct.
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