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Question #: 51
Topic #: 1
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A project manager for a software technology project works in a matrixed organization with virtual teams. Unfortunately, the functional manager informs the project manager that there may not be any resources available to test the software.
What should the project manager do next?

  • A. Request a teleconference meeting with the sponsor to submit a change request to allow the development team to conduct testing
  • B. Engage with the functional manager to discuss details to obtain the required support
  • C. Discuss testing requirements at the weekly project meeting to negotiate the best approach to test software
  • D. Send an email to the procurement specialist to negotiate with a company that specializes in software testing
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
by longge at Oct. 12, 2022, 7:16 a.m.

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alltaken
Highly Voted 1 year, 11 months ago
Selected Answer: B
I think B is a better answer because of the keyword "matrixed organization". The person who raised the resource issue is the Functional manager. Option C talks about coming up with a better approach in testing but the issue is [there may not be any resource]. Unless you skip testing entirely.. the best testing approach still need resource.
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crypto_dreams_medellin
Most Recent 1 week, 6 days ago
Selected Answer: B
Engagement is always best
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Shakespeer
1 month, 2 weeks ago
B is correct because, in a matrix structure, the functional manager and project manager share the project power. Therefore, they should communicate to reach a consensus.
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BuviD
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Engage with the functional manager to discuss details to obtain the required support
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JackyHGWG
11 months ago
B. Discuss with functional manger and resolve the resource issue.
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GabMonterey
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
B. The best way to resolve the issue is to negotiate with functional manager
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Asakthi
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: B
B- NEGOTIATION WITH FUNCTIONAL MANAGER
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Virtuous
1 year, 4 months ago
In a matrix organization the functional manager is more powerful
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victory108
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Engage with the functional manager to discuss details to obtain the required support
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Faozi
1 year, 7 months ago
B. In a matrix orgamisation the functional manager is key
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terryp
1 year, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: B
B - One of the traits of PM is persuasion and dialog to get things done. Hence, B.
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pmp_237student
1 year, 11 months ago
A project manager needs to exercise his authority. Direct engagement with the functional manager best suits the situation.
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Ganzee
1 year, 11 months ago
B. Engage with the functional manager to discuss details to obtain the required support
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cesarrsn
2 years ago
Selected Answer: B
b is the answer
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Franco11
2 years, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: B
Engaging is the key
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KA90
2 years, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: C
Agree, C is better suited
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KA90
2 years, 1 month ago
After review, I think B is better as direct engagement with the functional manager is better
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longge
2 years, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: C
why not C? we can select the best approach after discussion
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cwilson91
1 year, 5 months ago
My assumption is timeline? Waiting until the weekly meeting may result in a lot of lost time when we can just go directly to the functional manager to hash it out quickly.
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