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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 2Question 14
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 1: Manage conflictconflict-managementteam-dynamicsfact-findingfairness

    PMP · Question 14 · Task 1: Manage conflict

    A project team member approaches the project manager privately and reports that another team member has been claiming credit for work they didn't do during team meetings. This has happened multiple times, and it's affecting team morale and the reporting team member's motivation. The accused team member is technically skilled and well-liked by stakeholders. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Immediately confront the accused team member about the allegations

    B.

    Gather more information by observing team interactions and reviewing work contributions

    C.

    Ignore the issue since the accused team member is technically skilled and valued by stakeholders

    D.

    Reassign the reporting team member to different tasks to avoid future conflicts

    How to approach this question

    In conflict situations involving allegations, gather objective information before taking action. Avoid immediate confrontation or ignoring the issue.

    Full Answer

    B.Gather more information by observing team interactions and reviewing work contributions✓ Correct
    Effective conflict management requires gathering objective information before taking action. Observation and fact-finding help ensure that any intervention is based on accurate understanding of the situation.

    Common mistakes

    Immediate confrontation, ignoring the issue due to the accused person's value, or punishing the person who reported the problem.
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