PMP Question #860: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A project manager for an agile project wants to have a highly engaged team. How should the project manager achieve this objective?

Options

• AEncourage continuous rotation of roles among team members to keep people motivated
• BBe clear with directions and assignments so people stay focused and engaged with their work.
• CDesign a reward system to get people motivated by recognizing significant individual contributions
• DPromote an environment where everybody knows what their contribution means to the project as

Explanation

To foster a highly engaged agile team, the project manager should cultivate an environment where team members understand the significance of their individual contributions to the overall project.

Common mistakes.

• A. Continuous role rotation can be beneficial for skill development but might also hinder expertise and team stability, potentially reducing engagement for those who prefer specializing or if not managed carefully.
• B. While clear directions are important for efficient execution, they don't inherently foster high engagement; understanding the impact and value of that work is a more significant motivator.
• C. A reward system can provide extrinsic motivation, but intrinsic motivation derived from purpose and meaning, as described in option D, generally leads to more sustained and higher levels of engagement in agile teams.

Concept tested. Team engagement and intrinsic motivation in agile

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