PMBOK PMBOK Stakeholder Engagement Strategies Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

When using a power/interest grid, how should a project manager manage stakeholders classified as high power and low interest?

Accepted Answer

Keep satisfied with periodic updates without overwhelming them

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Manage closely with frequent detailed updates

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Monitor with minimal effort

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Keep informed through regular communications

Question 2

A project manager identifies a previously unknown stakeholder late in the execution phase who has significant influence. What is the BEST course of action?

Accepted Answer

Update the stakeholder register and develop an engagement strategy immediately

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Wait until the next project phase to engage them

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Inform the sponsor and take no further action

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Add them to the email distribution list only

Question 3

What distinguishes the Manage Stakeholder Engagement process from the Monitor Stakeholder Engagement process?

Accepted Answer

Manage involves actively working with stakeholders to meet their needs while Monitor tracks engagement effectiveness

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Manage focuses on identifying stakeholders while Monitor focuses on classifying them

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Manage is performed only during planning while Monitor occurs during execution

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Both processes are identical in purpose and activities

Question 4

Which document provides the MOST guidance on how to engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle?

Accepted Answer

Stakeholder engagement plan

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Project charter

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Communications management plan

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Risk register

Question 5

A stakeholder classified as 'resistant' on the engagement assessment matrix needs to move to 'supportive.' Which approach is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Identify their concerns, address underlying issues, and demonstrate project benefits relevant to them

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Exclude them from meetings until their attitude improves

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Assign them additional project responsibilities

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Send them weekly status reports

Question 6

In an agile environment, how does stakeholder engagement differ from traditional predictive approaches?

Accepted Answer

Stakeholder engagement is continuous with frequent feedback loops and collaboration throughout iterations

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Stakeholders are engaged only at milestone reviews

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Stakeholder engagement is less important because the team is self-organizing

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The product owner handles all stakeholder engagement exclusively