PMP Question #615: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A project team has been working together for about 2 years. One of the team members has consistently shown high performance and stood out among their peers during the execution of the project. How should the project manager recognize high performance?

Options

• AAcknowledge the high-performing team member in the next team meeting.
• BThank the team member privately to avoid conflict among the team members.
• CAsk the sponsor to approve a bonus for the high-performing team member.
• DChoose a reward for the team member that aligns with their personal goals.

Explanation

To effectively recognize consistent high performance, a project manager should offer a personalized reward that genuinely aligns with the individual team member's personal goals.

Common mistakes.

• A. Public acknowledgement is good, but it is a generic form of recognition and may not be the most impactful or personal way to reward consistent, outstanding performance over an extended period.
• B. While private thanks are appropriate, making recognition only private risks understating the significance of consistent high performance and misses an opportunity for meaningful, personalized reward.
• C. A bonus is a common incentive, but it is not always the most motivating or personally meaningful for every individual, and the act of asking the sponsor is a step towards, not the act of, recognition itself.

Concept tested. Team performance recognition and motivation

Reference. https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok/understanding-pmbok-guide-seventh-edition/project-performance-domains/team

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