PMI-ACP · Question #627
An organization highly values security. However, a team member on a project has found a way to save time and money with less robust security features. What should the team member do?
The correct answer is B. Mention the idea at the next retrospective. When a team member has an idea that conflicts with established organizational values (in this case, security), the appropriate channel is the retrospective - a safe, structured forum for the team to discuss process and product improvements collaboratively. This ensures the idea g
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An organization highly values security. However, a team member on a project has found a way to save time and money with less robust security features. What should the team member do?
Options
- AInfluence the customer
- BMention the idea at the next retrospective
- CShow the customer how much time and money would be saved
- DPresent the idea at the next ceremony attended by stakeholders to obtain their input
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A7% (2)
- B75% (21)
- C4% (1)
- D14% (4)
Explanation
When a team member has an idea that conflicts with established organizational values (in this case, security), the appropriate channel is the retrospective - a safe, structured forum for the team to discuss process and product improvements collaboratively. This ensures the idea gets proper evaluation without unilaterally overriding a stated organizational priority. Options A and C (influencing or presenting savings to the customer directly) bypass the team process and pressure stakeholders with financial incentives, which is manipulative. Option D (presenting at a stakeholder ceremony) skips internal team alignment and jumps prematurely to external escalation.
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