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SAMPLE DISCUSSION

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During a standup meeting, some of the team members strongly disagreed about how tasks were distributed. They feel tired and frustrated because task distribution has been a frequent complaint throughout the project.

What should the project manager do?

1. A.Review the project management plan to determine how to manage this situation.
2. B.Discuss with other project managers if they had to address similar complaints.
3. C.Organize a team-building workshop to improve collaboration and communication.
4. D.Work with the team to develop a plan for addressing the task distribution concerns.

Solution: D. Work with the team to develop a plan for addressing the task distribution concerns.

The project manager should work with the team to develop a plan for addressing the task distribution concerns. It’s important for the project manager to address the team’s concerns and work towards a solution that is fair and equitable for all team members. Doing so will help to resolve the issue, improve team morale, and promote a more productive and successful project.

The other options are incorrect.

Reviewing the project management plan may provide insight into the general guidelines for managing task distribution, but it does not address the specific concerns raised by the team.

Discussing the issue with other project managers may be beneficial to the project manager, but does not resolve the issue.

Organizing a team-building workshop does not address the frustration with task distribution. The dissatisfaction stems from feeling unfairly burdened by the workload, there is no evidence that there is an issue with communication or collaboration between the team members.