286 New PMP People Questions & Answers with explanation
141.
Marysil recently accepted a new role as lead project manager within a well-established healthcare company. Over the past three months she has worked hard to introduce new concepts and styles into the environment. She approaches every situation by considering purpose, people, and process—in that order. What type of leadership style does Marysil follow?
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142.
A project manager is facilitating a meeting to further define user stories for the upcoming iteration. Two team members involved, Bob and Jenny, are very vocal during the start of the meeting, with Jenny passionately noting that the second user story should be punted to the next iteration. She moves on to the next user story, ignoring Bob’s opposing views on the topic. Bob accepts the decision hesitantly and remains quiet for the remainder of the meeting, accepting other decisions made by Jenny and the rest of the team. At the end of the meeting, the project manager notes to Bob that she will prioritize user story #2 at the top of the backlog, to be pulled into the iteration should capacity allow. Which of the following conflict-resolution technique did Bob use in this scenario?
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143.
This motivational theory states that people will behave a certain way if they think there will be a good reward for doing so.
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144.
You are managing a project using the Crystal methodology. As is customary within your organization, you leverage a communications platform that allows the team to chat, upload and download files, and host meetings virtually. Using this platform, you upload a document and email an electronic link to the team to request that they review it within two business days. You know that some members of the team are not proactive about downloading key project documents, so you set up time with them to review the information. Which of the following statements is true regarding this scenario?
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145.
Manfrit recently took over a project after the project manager left the company. The project is in the middle of its fifth iteration. As Manfrit begins joining team meetings, he immediately notes that the team is unable to reach even a single outcome when attempting to do so. Team members would respectfully share their ideas until the time allotted for the meeting came to an end. Manfrit decides to review the team charter. What gaps within the charter is he likely to find?
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146.
Kristin has recently joined a growing startup company in the medical device industry. While she is considered an experienced project manager, the industry is new for her. To be effective, what should Kristin do?
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147.
Your project sponsor approaches you to let you know that he is considering awarding a senior engineer on your project with a spot bonus of $1,000 for her work. While the engineer has delivered against commitments, she created a lot of friction with others in the process and was constantly violating the agreement documented within the team charter. What should you do?
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148.
What model can a project manager use to classify stakeholders based on their power, urgency, and legitimacy?
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149.
Manfrit and Frank are two project managers who have supported one another throughout their careers. Lately, Frank has sought Manfrit’s advice on getting his team to adopt eXtreme Programming practices. While wrapping up their latest lunch session, Frank asks Manfrit how he can create an open, encouraging environment in which team members can contribute. What advice can Manfrit give Frank to achieve this outcome?
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150.
Sally and Joe are two project managers working in the corporate offices of a popular fastfood franchise. They are both studying for their PMP® certification and are reviewing processes pertaining to the Project Procurement Management Knowledge Area. They disagree on which process is responsible for performing activities relating to closure of procurements. Sally insists it’s the Close Project or Phase process, while Joe argues that it is the Control Procurements process. Who is right?
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