Shaping Organizational Direction PMI-PMOCP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project that is facing significant resistance from a key stakeholder who believes the project does not align with the organization's new strategic direction. The project manager has reviewed the project charter and believes the project still delivers value. What should the project manager do?

   • AIgnore the stakeholder's resistance and proceed with the project as planned.
   • BAsk the project sponsor to replace the stakeholder.
   • CSchedule a meeting with the stakeholder to discuss the project's benefits and how they support the new strategic direction, using specific examples.
   • DChange the project's objectives to match the stakeholder's interpretation of the strategy.
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2. 22expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project with a tight deadline. A team member has proposed an innovative approach that could save time but involves some risk. The project manager is under pressure to deliver on time. What should the project manager do?

   • AReject the approach because it is risky and stick to the original plan.
   • BEvaluate the proposed approach, and if the risk is manageable, empower the team member to proceed with it.
   • CApprove the approach without analysis to show trust in the team member.
   • DAsk the team member to implement the approach in addition to their regular tasks.
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4. 23expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project that has multiple stakeholders with conflicting expectations. The project manager needs to communicate the project's value in a way that resonates with each stakeholder group. What should the project manager do?

   • ACreate a communication plan that tailors the message of project value to each stakeholder group's interests and concerns.
   • BFocus only on the stakeholders with the most power and influence.
   • CAvoid communicating with stakeholders until the project is complete.
   • DSend a single, detailed report to all stakeholders to ensure consistency.
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5. 24expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a multicultural team where some members come from a culture that values direct communication and others from a culture that values indirect communication. A conflict has arisen over the interpretation of a requirement. The project manager needs to resolve the conflict while respecting both cultural norms. What should the project manager do?

   • ASide with the culture that values direct communication because they are more straightforward.
   • BAsk the indirect communicators to be more direct in the future.
   • CFacilitate a meeting where each side can present their view, and then make a decision based on the project's best interest.
   • DAvoid addressing the conflict and hope it resolves itself.
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6. 25foundation · easy

   How can a project manager influence organizational strategy?

   • ABy focusing only on project execution and avoiding strategic discussions
   • BBy strictly following the project plan without deviation
   • CBy providing insights from the project that inform strategic decisions
   • DBy making strategic decisions on behalf of the organization
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