PMP Managing Project Teams 5

Question 1

A project manager is dealing with a team member who habitually arrives late to meetings. After private coaching, the behavior continues. What is the NEXT step?

Accepted Answer

Document the behavior and escalate to the functional manager per organizational policy

Answer

After private coaching fails, formal documentation and escalation through HR or functional management is the appropriate next step.

Question 2

In a matrix organization, a team member receives conflicting instructions from both the project manager and the functional manager. Who should resolve this conflict?

Accepted Answer

Both managers should meet to negotiate and resolve the conflict

Answer

In a matrix organization, conflicts between project and functional managers should be resolved through negotiation between the managers, not left to the team member.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes a 'ground rule' in the context of managing project teams?

Accepted Answer

An agreed-upon behavioral expectation that governs how the team will interact and work together

Answer

Ground rules are team agreements on acceptable behaviors and working norms, established collaboratively to build accountability.

Question 4

A project manager receives feedback that team morale is low because team members feel their work isn't recognized. According to the PMBOK, what tool addresses this MOST directly?

Accepted Answer

Recognition and rewards systems

Answer

Recognition and rewards systems are specifically designed to acknowledge contributions and boost morale and motivation.

Question 5

A project manager is using the 'Theory X and Theory Y' framework. A Theory Y manager believes team members are BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Self-motivated, creative, and capable of self-direction when committed to goals

Answer

McGregor's Theory Y assumes employees are intrinsically motivated and capable of self-management when given the right environment.

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test

PMP - Project Management Professional Practice Test

PMP Managing Project Teams 5