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Question #: 271
Topic #: 1
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During a project meeting, the project manager expressed the importance of delivering reports on time. These individual reports will be consolidated into a single report. One of the team member's reports was not delivered on time and therefore the report could not be integrated with the other reports. This demonstrates a lack of teamwork and impacts project success.
What should the project manager do to resolve this issue?

  • A. Assign the task to someone else on the team.
  • B. Discuss it with the team member in confidence.
  • C. Discuss this matter during the project meeting.
  • D. Include this item in the risk register.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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arnibert
Highly Voted 2 years, 4 months ago
Selected Answer: B
(B) First confidential - if it doesn't help - go public in a supportive and positive way to find a solution
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Mamoonpk
1 year, 4 months ago
Is it confidence or confidential
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segatarasov
1 year, 1 month ago
it is the same in this case, "discuss in confidence" means "discuss confidentially"
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Highly Voted 2 years, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: B
This could be B. I don't think you want to publicly discuss an issue like this with the team around. It's better done in private.
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rajeshtk
2 years, 6 months ago
A team meeting may help to resolve the issue in the future as someone else can be delayed sending the report in future. But considering the current issue, it sounds like individual meeting is valid.
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Firebonobono
Most Recent 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
PMBOK 6th and 5th It was common for project managers to discuss with each team member individually and provide feedback. PMBOK 7th The project manager should play a problem-solving role to enhance collaboration among the entire team. It is more appropriate to achieve continuous improvement through team-level discussion and collaboration. "C"
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Kim222
8 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
Transparency. Being transparent about how people think, make choices, and process information helps others understand and share their own processes. This can also be transparent about bias.
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Shittu1
1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: C
C. Discuss this matter during the project meeting. In this scenario, the project manager should address the issue openly during the project meeting to ensure transparency and encourage teamwork. By discussing the impact of the late report on the project's success, the project manager can emphasize the importance of timely delivery and the need for collaboration. During the discussion, the project manager can also explore the reasons behind the delay and work with the team member to find a solution. This approach not only addresses the immediate issue but also promotes a culture of accountability and collaboration within the team. It allows the team to learn from the experience and take proactive measures to prevent similar issues in the future.
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CommonNickname
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: C
Discussing with the team demonstrates transparency, and could improve understanding of the situation since the whole team is involved.
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josephsafiran
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: B
The project manager should **B. Discuss it with the team member in confidence**. This approach allows for a constructive conversation about the issue without embarrassing or singling out the team member in front of others. It's important to understand the reasons for the delay and find solutions to prevent it from happening again. This could also be an opportunity for the project manager to provide guidance or resources to help the team member improve their performance. However, the best course of action can vary depending on the specific circumstances and dynamics of the team.
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Bruce_Liu
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: B
B is much better than C.
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Yh1988
1 year, 5 months ago
confidence or confidential?
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ChezQW
1 year, 5 months ago
Selected Answer: C
I chose C because it may be an issue with the team not collaborating properly to get all reports completed on time. The team member's report could have been contingent on another team member's report. Until the root cause is identified then a team meeting should be held first to define what the issue is.
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Lucky_Cindy
1 year, 5 months ago
Selected Answer: B
Why C?
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David983
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: C
The KEY SENTENCE is "This demonstrates a lack of teamwork and impacts project success" PM need to improve teamwork and all the members work like 1 team, some of them need to ensure the delivery on time another ones of them need to improve supporting the delayed members, the issue is not a matter to just 1 member
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s721482
1 year, 6 months ago
answer must be option B , i don't why this is not maintaining accuracy of the answers here.
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Fyrus
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Always try to go one to one first
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Acmk
1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Private should be always the first attempt.
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Goku_PMP
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: B
option B
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victory108
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: A
B. Discuss it with the team member in confidence
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