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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 5Question 38
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 1: Manage conflictconflict resolutionproblem solvingcollaborationteam dynamics

    PMP · Question 38 · Task 1: Manage conflict

    A project manager is facilitating a conflict resolution session between two team members who have different approaches to implementing a critical feature. One team member prefers a conservative, well-tested approach, while the other advocates for an innovative but riskier solution. The conflict is affecting team morale and project progress. Which TWO conflict resolution techniques should the project manager use FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Compromising - Find a middle ground solution that incorporates elements of both approaches

    B.

    Problem-solving - Focus on understanding the underlying interests and finding a solution that meets both parties' core needs

    C.

    Forcing - Make a decision as the project manager to resolve the conflict quickly

    D.

    Avoiding - Allow the team members to work out the conflict on their own

    E.

    Collaborating - Work together to find a win-win solution that addresses both parties' concerns

    F.

    Smoothing - Emphasize areas of agreement and minimize the importance of differences

    How to approach this question

    For technical conflicts affecting team dynamics, use collaborative approaches that address underlying interests and build win-win solutions rather than quick fixes.

    Full Answer

    Problem-solving and collaboration are complementary techniques that focus on understanding underlying interests and developing win-win solutions that address both parties' core concerns.

    Common mistakes

    Students often choose compromising (A) thinking it's collaborative, or forcing (C) for quick resolution, missing the need for techniques that address underlying interests.
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