PK0-004 · Question #422
While preparing to plan a project, the project manager meets with the key stakeholders to determine the flexibility between the project constraints. Which of the following techniques should the…
The correct answer is A. Send the stakeholders a survey about the project constraints to complete anonymously. An anonymous survey reduces personal bias by preventing groupthink and social pressure - stakeholders can express their true preferences without fear of judgment or conflict. This approach is aligned with the Delphi technique, a structured communication method that uses…
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While preparing to plan a project, the project manager meets with the key stakeholders to determine the flexibility between the project constraints. Which of the following techniques should the project manager consider to reduce personal bias and increase buy-in?
Options
- ASend the stakeholders a survey about the project constraints to complete anonymously
- BWatch and determine which constraint is most important
- CCompare the constraints two at a time and have the stakeholders vote on importance
- DLook at historical information regarding the flexibility preferences of key stakeholders
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A75% (24)
- B6% (2)
- C16% (5)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
An anonymous survey reduces personal bias by preventing groupthink and social pressure - stakeholders can express their true preferences without fear of judgment or conflict. This approach is aligned with the Delphi technique, a structured communication method that uses anonymity to elicit honest, unbiased expert opinions. Option B (watching) is passive and introduces the PM's own bias. Option C (pairwise comparison with voting) can work but is not anonymous and risks peer influence. Option D (historical data) reflects past preferences, not current stakeholder input, and does not increase buy-in.
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