GCP Communication & Stakeholder Relations 4

Question 1

A project manager sends a detailed technical email to a stakeholder who prefers verbal briefings. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Mismatched communication medium

Answer

Using a channel that doesn't match the stakeholder's preference reduces communication effectiveness.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of 'pull communication'?

Accepted Answer

Posting updates to a shared project portal for stakeholders to access

Answer

Pull communication places information in a repository where recipients can retrieve it at their convenience.

Question 3

A project manager wants to reduce communication noise when delivering critical updates. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Use clear subject lines and limit the message to key points only

Answer

Clear subject lines and concise content help critical messages stand out and be acted upon.

Question 4

During a lessons-learned session, stakeholders provide negative feedback about communication frequency. The BEST follow-up action is:

Accepted Answer

Document the feedback and update the communication management plan for future projects

Answer

Documenting lessons learned and updating the plan applies the feedback to improve future project communications.

Question 5

A stakeholder is 'resistant' according to the engagement assessment matrix. The project manager should:

Accepted Answer

Develop targeted engagement strategies to move them toward neutral or supportive

Answer

Targeted engagement strategies address the root cause of resistance and work to shift stakeholder attitudes.

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