Task 7 Support Organizational Change PMP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A project manager is assigned to a new project in an organization known for a strong hierarchical culture where decisions are made at the top and communication flows downward. The project requires frequent, rapid decisions from a cross-functional team. What should the project manager do first to align the project's decision-making approach with the organizational culture?

   • ACreate a new communication plan that bypasses the hierarchy to speed up decisions.
   • BAssess the culture's values and norms to understand how decisions are expected to be made.
   • CEscalate the decision-making process to the project sponsor for every decision.
   • DImplement a flat decision-making structure where the team votes on all major decisions.
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2. 17application · medium

   A project manager is leading a project in an organization that values individual achievement and competition. The project requires close collaboration among team members. What should the project manager do to foster collaboration while respecting the culture?

   • AReward individual achievements more than team achievements.
   • BAssign tasks to individuals and avoid team meetings.
   • CEncourage competition among team members to increase productivity.
   • DCreate a team-based reward system to encourage collaboration.
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4. 18expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project that requires a significant change in employee behavior. The organizational culture is very stable and resistant to change. The project manager has limited influence over the employees. What should the project manager do to increase the likelihood of successful change?

   • AAvoid communicating the change to prevent anxiety.
   • BEngage change champions within the organization to advocate for the change.
   • CImplement the change quickly to minimize the time for resistance.
   • DUse a top-down approach and mandate the change from senior management.
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5. 19application · medium

   A project manager is leading a project that is on schedule and within budget. The organization announces a merger that will result in a new corporate strategy, which may affect the project's objectives. What should the project manager do?

   • AWait for the merger to be completed before making any decisions.
   • BAssess how the new strategy affects the project's objectives and alignment.
   • CContinue the project as planned since it is on schedule and within budget.
   • DImmediately cancel the project because the strategy has changed.
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6. 20expert · hard

   A project manager is leading a project that is critical to the organization's strategic goals. The organization is undergoing a leadership change, and the new CEO has a different vision that may not align with the project's objectives. The project is currently on track. What should the project manager do?

   • AImmediately stop the project until the new vision is clarified.
   • BProactively engage with the new CEO to understand the new vision and assess the project's alignment.
   • CContinue the project as planned and wait for the new CEO to communicate any changes.
   • DRequest a meeting with the project sponsor to discuss the project's future.
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