Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 40

A project has a very tight delivery schedule. The project is approaching the delivery date and the project sponsor often sends the project manager alerts to avoid any schedule slippage. The project team has performed at an acceptable level until now but the project manager wants to ensure the team's performance level is maintained until the end.
What action should the project manager take to motivate the project team's performance?

Answer options

• A. Send a formal notice to team members instructing them to maintain performance
• B. Hire a few temporary team members to help with the additional work
• C. Award certificates of appreciation to encourage the team
• D. Inform the team about the delivery pressure from the project sponsor

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Awarding certificates of appreciation recognizes the team's effort and boosts morale, making it an effective motivator. Sending a formal notice may come off as authoritative and could demotivate the team. Hiring temporary members might not address the underlying need for motivation, and informing the team about pressure may increase stress without providing positive reinforcement.