Project Management Professional (PMP) Practice Exam

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As a project manager you can assign any one of two team members to a highly coveted task. Both are equally capable, but one of them is a member of your in-group. To the other one, you have far more distance. How should you behave?

You disclose the situation to stakeholders and solicit a joint decision.
You take the person not in your in-group to avoid misunderstandings.
Chose the in-group person. The trustful relation will benefit the project.
You delegate the decision to a third team member to avoid the conflict.

The correct answer is: You disclose the situation to stakeholders and solicit a joint decision.

When managing a project, it is important to maintain fairness and avoid any potential biases. In this scenario, as a project manager, you should disclose the situation to stakeholders and solicit a joint decision. This allows for a transparent process and avoids any potential conflicts of interest or favoritism towards your in-group member. Choosing the person in your in-group may lead to misunderstandings and mistrust within the team. Delegating the decision to a third team member may also not be the most efficient way to handle the situation. It is important to consider all team members equally and make decisions based on their capabilities and qualifications.