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  1. A project is halfway complete and two team members have a personal conflict that is affecting productivity. The project manager has tried smoothing but it hasn't worked. What should be tried NEXT?

    Answer: Compromising so each party gives up something

    Compromising is appropriate when smoothing fails and a quick resolution is needed, even though neither party fully gets what they want.

  2. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be met BEFORE a team member can be motivated by recognition and esteem?

    Answer: Belonging and social needs

    Maslow's hierarchy requires belonging/social needs to be satisfied before esteem needs can motivate behavior.

  3. A virtual project team spans five time zones. Team members report feeling disconnected and unmotivated. What is the BEST strategy to improve cohesion?

    Answer: Schedule regular video check-ins and virtual team-building activities

    Regular video interactions and virtual team-building create social bonds and improve cohesion across distributed teams.

  4. A project manager wants to improve team performance using McClelland's Theory of Needs. A team member strongly driven by affiliation would be BEST motivated by:

    Answer: Collaborative work and strong interpersonal relationships

    McClelland's affiliation need is satisfied by teamwork, social connection, and harmonious working relationships.

  5. Which tool is MOST useful for identifying the right person to contact for specific project information across a large project team?

    Answer: Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)

    A RAM (such as a RACI chart) maps team roles to deliverables, making it easy to identify who is responsible or accountable for specific information.

  6. During project execution, a high-performing team member announces they are resigning in two weeks. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer: Update the risk register and assess the impact on schedule and deliverables

    The project manager should first assess the impact on the project and update the risk register before taking any corrective action.

  7. What is the key difference between 'managing' a project team and 'leading' a project team?

    Answer: Managing focuses on processes and compliance; leading focuses on inspiring and motivating people

    Management emphasizes planning, controlling, and executing processes, while leadership emphasizes inspiring, motivating, and guiding people toward goals.