Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1229

A project had scheduling delays, which necessitated the team to work overtime to meet critical milestones. This led to some misunderstandings among team members. The project sponsor has allocated a monetary award.
How should the project manager utilize the award?

Answer options

• A. Meet with the team members and ask them how to spend the reward.
• B. Arrange a luncheon for all team members and include team-building sessions.
• C. Draft a points system to allocate a portion of the money for each resource.
• D. Allocate the reward to the team leaders to spend on the team as they see fit.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because involving team members in the decision fosters a sense of ownership and addresses any misunderstandings. Options B and C are good ideas but do not actively involve the team in the process, which is crucial after the delays. Option D removes the team from the decision-making process entirely, which may not address the underlying issues.