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Question #: 759
Topic #: 1
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A project being constructed in a remote rural area is nearing the end of construction. The project manager would like to share the good news with stakeholders.

How should the project manager communicate with the local community?

  • A. Email
  • B. Meetings
  • C. Newspapers
  • D. Social media
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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ea4e1f8
3 months ago
Selected Answer: C
While meetings are a good way to engage directly with the community, they may not reach everyone, especially if attendance is low. Meetings could be a follow-up to the newspaper announcement.
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Abdelmonm
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
In a remote rural area, where the project likely has a significant impact on the local community, meetings can be a more personal and effective way to communicate with stakeholders. Face-to-face interactions allow for direct engagement, the opportunity to address questions or concerns, and a chance to celebrate project milestones together. While other communication methods like emails, newspapers, and social media can be useful, meetings offer a more direct and personal connection, which can be especially important in community engagement.
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chlaithem
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
Reach and accessibility: Social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, or local community pages can reach a wider audience within the community, especially those who might not attend meetings. Information dissemination: Regularly post updates, photos, and videos showcasing the project's progress and positive impact. Engagement and feedback: Utilize polls, comments, and discussions to get community feedback and encourage their participation in the project's completion and future use.
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xcjxcj
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
Construction is almost done. Why don't we meet at there to celebrate. Don't worry how they receive the message, maybe they can see the building, maybe they spread news one by one. In this kind of area, newspaper does not reach well, or there is even no local newspaper.
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UppersquareCapital
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Meetings For a project in a remote rural area, where community engagement is crucial, holding meetings would be a more effective and personal way to communicate with stakeholders, including the local community. Face-to-face meetings provide an opportunity for the project manager to share the good news, answer questions, address concerns, and build a stronger connection with the community. This approach allows for direct interaction and fosters a sense of involvement and transparency in the project's progress. In contrast, email, newspapers, and social media may not be as effective in reaching and engaging with the local community in a remote rural area.
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psvexam
10 months, 4 weeks ago
And C No doubt it is newspaper
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d370e49
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why do you assume that in these times rural communities even have newspapers? And even if they do, what makes you think everyone in the community has a subscription? Also, newspapers tend to take a lot of their stories from social media these days. Honestly, my first thought was to choose C, but I see why D is a better choice.
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odylec
11 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: C
C is the answer. We speak about Rural and most of the time dont use so much social media, or newsletters. Additionally how many meetings will you schedule to inform them all? If the population is 1000 members? It would help if you had a more traditional channel like a newspaper.
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d370e49
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why do you assume that in these times rural communities even have newspapers? And even if they do, what makes you think everyone in the community has a subscription? Also, newspapers tend to take a lot of their stories from social media these days. Honestly, my first thought was to choose C, but I see why D is a better choice. Most people, even in rural communities, have cell phones and some sort of social media.
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loscoe
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
Has to be B. You can always inform them with mail-out invitations to a town hall meeting. Newspapers are subscriptions and may not reach everyone. Electronic means are the least effective given location and target audience.
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victory108
1 year, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Meetings
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Jamrock
1 year, 3 months ago
Selected Answer: C
In a remote rural area where internet connectivity might be limited and traditional forms of communication are more prevalent, using newspapers is an effective way to communicate with the local community. Local newspapers are often read by residents and can help ensure that the news reaches a wider audience, including those who may not have access to email, social media, or regular meetings.
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Jamrock
1 year, 3 months ago
I hope this question is thrown out. People have communicated with newspaper well over 400 years. But Meetings is unique from the other 3 options. So I am NOT confident that C. is correct. To me it is logical thought for real life. e.g. in a rural area how do you know you are meeting with everyone or informing them there is a meeting? don't you use a newspaper to inform for a meeting?
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Aish_
1 year, 3 months ago
Except meeting, remote areas may not have access to other options. So Meeting should be the best option.
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odylec
11 months, 1 week ago
if the population is 10000 how many meetings do you shedule?
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Jamrock
1 year, 3 months ago
How do they know there is a meeting to attend; newspaper to inform of the meeting but not to communicate the project status? Or is each meeting one on one - door to door. Meeting doesn't sound like a good idea.
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UppersquareCapital
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Simple, every rural community have Local administrative authorities such as Monarch's, Chiefs or Village heads through who have well enshrined ways of communicating and engaging fellow rural dwellers. Schedule the meetings through these Admin. Authorities. Additionally, in a fairly large rural community you do not need to meet with every single member of the village, reps will suffice.
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smartrammy
1 year, 4 months ago
Selected Answer: B
While other communication channels like email, newspapers, or social media can be useful for broader communication efforts, in a remote rural area where personal connections and local engagement are crucial, holding meetings is the most effective way for the project manager to communicate with the local community and stakeholders.
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Jamrock
1 year, 3 months ago
How do they know there is a meeting to attend; newspaper to inform of the meeting but not to communicate the project status? Or is each meeting one on one - door to door. Meeting doesn't sound like a good idea.
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Dawn6699
1 year, 5 months ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Meetings In a remote rural area, meetings would likely be the most effective form of communication with the local community. This allows the project manager to engage in face-to-face communication and answer any questions or concerns from community members. Email, newspapers and social media may not be as effective in reaching the entire community in a remote rural area.
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Jamrock
1 year, 3 months ago
How do they know there is a meeting to attend; newspaper to inform of the meeting but not to communicate the project status? Or is each meeting one on one - door to door. Meeting doesn't sound like a good idea.
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Faozi
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: D
The selected answer of D is contextual to the region. In some regions of the world, the population does not yet know social media.
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kevzzz
1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: B
Meetings sure, but how does someone in a rural area find out about the meetings? The newspaper? The problem is they don't say, rural homes or rural as in the wilderness.
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Jamrock
1 year, 3 months ago
How do they know there is a meeting to attend; newspaper to inform of the meeting but not to communicate the project status? Or is each meeting one on one - door to door. Meeting doesn't sound like a good idea.
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GhibliTester
1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: B
Should be Meeting.
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Jamrock
1 year, 3 months ago
How do they know there is a meeting to attend; newspaper to inform of the meeting but not to communicate the project status? Or is each meeting one on one - door to door. Meeting doesn't sound like a good idea.
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PaulPMP
1 year, 8 months ago
the key here is "rural area" no internet , no newspaper it is secluded !! only answer B is right
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Jamrock
1 year, 3 months ago
How do they know there is a meeting to attend; newspaper to inform of the meeting but not to communicate the project status? Or is each meeting one on one - door to door. Meeting doesn't sound like a good idea.
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