Situational Question from mock test
Submitted by Patta on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 02:26
My answer is "C". But the answer key says "B". Which one should be correct?
| QUESTION: YOU ARE MANAGING ONE OF THE MOST TECHNICALLY CHALLENGING AND COMPLEX PROJECT FOR THE COMPANY AS A PROJECT MANAGER . IN THE BEGINNING OF THE PROJECT THERE USED TO BE HEATED ARGUMENTS IN THE TEAM REGARDING BEST APPROACH TO A PROBLEM AND YOU USED TO OFTEN INTERVENE WITH SUGGESTIONS. HOWEVER THE PROJECT IS WELL INTO EXECUTION STAGE AND THE TEAM HAS FINISHED DESIGNING THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE PRODUCT. THEY SEEM TO HAVE DEVELOPED GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF THE SYSTEM. WHAT IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE WAY TO HANDLE PROJECT CONFLICTS AT THIS STAGE? |
| OPTIONS: |
| A. YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO DETERMINE THE BEST SOLUTION AND ASK TEAM TO IMPLEMENT IT |
| B. YOU SHOULD LET TEAM EXPLORE THE BEST ALTERNATIVES THEMSELVES FACILITATING AND SUPPORTING IN BETWEEN |
| C. YOU SHOULD INVITE IDEAS FROM EVERYONE IN THE TEAM TO ARRIVE AT THE BEST SOLUTION |
| D. YOU SHOULD MAKE THE DECISION BASED ON CONSENSUS FROM MAJORITY OF THE TEAM |
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hiema581
Sun, 08/21/2011 - 03:48
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B
Since the project is in the execution phase, and the team has estaplished good knowledge of the work. I believe that choice "B" reflects the most adequate approach because during execution the PM has to do more of coaching and facilitating
admin
Tue, 08/23/2011 - 07:28
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I understand that you think
I understand that you think both B and C could be right options, However C has the word "Everyone" usually such generic words are seldom right answers. Once the team has started performing you only need to be a faciliator and play supporting role