Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 714
A project manager forms a new virtual project team that will be leading the project subcontractors in various countries. The project manager notices that each of the team members comes from a different culture.
Which action should the project manager take to increase team cohesiveness?
Answer options
- A. Execute a rotating relocation, where team members spend a certain amount of time in each of the countries.
- B. Empower the team and emphasize the project manager's trust in them.
- C. Arrange a weekly virtual meeting to allow team members to exchange their cultures.
- D. Require each team member to physically attend at least two meetings per year.
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Option C is the best choice because regular virtual meetings can facilitate cultural exchange, fostering understanding and bonding among team members. Options A and D may not be feasible or effective in a virtual environment, while B, although empowering, does not specifically address the need for cultural exchange.