CAPM Resource Management 3

Question 1

A project manager wants to motivate team members by giving them more autonomy and challenging work. This approach aligns with which motivation theory?

Accepted Answer

McGregor's Theory Y

Answer

Theory Y assumes people are self-motivated and seek responsibility, so giving autonomy and challenging work aligns with Theory Y principles.

Question 2

During project execution, a key technical expert becomes unavailable. The project manager finds an alternative resource with slightly less experience. This is an example of which strategy?

Accepted Answer

Resource Substitution

Answer

Resource substitution involves replacing one resource with another when the original resource is unavailable, accepting potential trade-offs.

Question 3

Which component of the Resource Management Plan describes how team members will be brought onto and released from the project?

Accepted Answer

Staffing Management Plan

Answer

The Staffing Management Plan describes when and how human resources will be acquired and released from the project.

Question 4

A project team has members in New York, London, and Tokyo. The project manager schedules all meetings at 9 AM Eastern Time. What team challenge does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Virtual team time zone conflicts

Answer

Scheduling meetings without considering time zones is a common virtual team challenge where some members may face inconvenient or impossible meeting times.

Question 5

According to Tuckman's team development model, in which stage do team members begin to work together effectively and trust each other?

Accepted Answer

Performing

Answer

In the Performing stage, team members are highly effective, trust each other, and work interdependently toward project goals.

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CAPM Resource Management 3