Exam PMI-ACP topic 1 question 116 discussion

A. Organize a team-building activity to improve team morale - yes, it increases morale but he got motivated for specific reason of repetitive task as SME B. Have team members work in pairs to learn from each other and develop new skills - it also motivates teh SME C. Ask team members to perform a value stream analysis of their activities - no D. Add more resources to the team to help with the tasks - no the question clearly says he is subject matter expert (specialized in one particular area) he could do pair programming and lean the other area. answer should be B

B. Have team members work in pairs to learn from each other and develop new skills Pairing team members allows them to share knowledge, reduce the burden of repetitive tasks, and develop new skills. This approach can enhance motivation by introducing variety in work and fostering collaboration and learning within the team.

A. Team-building: While improving team morale is valuable, it might not directly address the issue of repetitive tasks and demotivation. B. Pair programming: This could help share knowledge and develop new skills, but it might not eliminate repetitive tasks if the workflow itself needs optimization. D. Adding resources: This might provide temporary relief, but it doesn't address the underlying issue and could be a costly solution.

C is the only answer that addresses the root issue of repetitive tasks...By conducting a value stream analysis, the team can identify and analyze the current state of their workflow and identify areas of waste, including repetitive tasks. This analysis helps the team understand the flow of work, identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and find opportunities for improvement. By involving the team in this analysis, they can actively contribute to identifying and implementing changes that reduce repetitive tasks and increase motivation.

A = seems to be correct, but it wouldn't solve the repetitive tasks B = The repetitive (boring) task are an issue, not the opportunity to develop new skills C = repetitive task might be solved by conducting value streaming analysis* - thus this could be the best answer D = not an option *Value stream mapping can be used to improve any process where there are repeatable steps – and especially when there are multiple handoffs.

Vote B

I am not sure what is the correct answer and therefore I will go with the majority. Voting for B.

B sure

I choose B

I am going with C

Is repetitive tasks not a form of waste? I'll go for C.

The issue is here with the repetitive task, which is a waste. So a value stream analysis would help team to determine the issue. To me C looks good.

Even though none of the options address the root cause of the problem (repetitive tasks), I would go for B.

Bi also make sense

C is not an answer The purpose of value-stream mapping is to identify and remove or reduce "waste" in value streams, thereby increasing the efficiency of a given value stream. Waste removal is intended to increase productivity by creating leaner operations which in turn make waste and quality problems easier to identify https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Value-stream_mapping My choice is A 6 Tips to Boost Team Motivation for Your Agile Team Gone are the days where an employee’s motivation was solely based on basic requirements and monetary benefits. Teams, after all, are made of human beings that require personal connection and empathy to feel more engaged at their workplace. https://dzone.com/articles/6-tips-to-boost-team-motivation-for-your-agile-tea-1