Project Management Professional PMP · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 145
You are the project manager for a local university. Joseph, one of your team members, approaches you before starting the project manager and informs you that he did not finish his assigned task on time due to a last-minute personal circumstance. What course of action should you take next?
- A Inform Joseph that he should update the team during the team meeting.
- B Tell Joseph not to worry about it and reallocate the responsibility to another team member.
- C Reprimand Joseph on the spot and focus on the discussion when the task is completed.
- D Excuse Joseph's behavior and ask him to provide an alternate date to complete his task.
Reveal correct answer
Correct answer: A
Explanation
You should allow Joseph to address the group directly about the status of his assigned task. This action does not excuse or condemn Joseph's inaction. Instead, you will shift accountability back to Joseph and give him the chance to talk to the group. Telling Joseph not to worry about the uncompleted task removes accountability from Joseph but will not help him learn from this experience. In time-critical situations, allowing team members extensions may not always be possible. Reprimanding Joseph on the spot will only worsen the situation and discourage Joseph's motivation to continue his assigned task.Discussion
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