Rewarding team members for their work is a recognized practice in project management. It is a form of positive reinforcement that can motivate team members, enhance their performance, and contribute to the project’s success. Rewards can be financial, such as bonuses or salary increases, or non-financial, such as public recognition, awards, or career development opportunities. Tailoring rewards to individual team members’ career aspirations and achievements can lead to increased job satisfaction and performance. References: = PMI’s article on Positive Reinforcement1, GAQM’s Professional in Project Management (PPM) certification overview2, and other industry practices on recognizing and rewarding project teams34.
Question 2
True or False: When creating a schedule, you should always use computer software.
Options:
A.
True
B.
False
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Explanation:
While computer software can be a powerful tool for creating and managing project schedules, it is not always necessary to use it. The PMBOK® Guide acknowledges various tools and techniques for schedule development, including but not limited to software. Depending on the project’s size, complexity, and requirements, schedules can be created using simpler methods like whiteboards, paper, or spreadsheets. The key is to choose the most effective tool that suits the project’s needs and stakeholders’ preferences.
References: = The PMBOK® Guide’s Schedule Management knowledge area discusses different tools and techniques for developing a project schedule, which does not mandate the use of computer software12.
Question 3
Which of the following is not a schedule compression method?
Options:
A.
Crashing
B.
Fast-Tracking
C.
Descoping
D.
Balancing
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Explanation:
Schedule compression refers to techniques used to shorten the project schedule without changing the project scope. "Crashing" involves adding additional resources to project tasks to complete them faster, and "Fast-Tracking" involves performing tasks in parallel that were originally planned to be done sequentially. "Descoping" can involve reducing the project scope to meet time constraints, which, while not a traditional schedule compression method, does affect the schedule. "Balancing," however, is not recognized as a schedule compression method and does not directly relate to the practice of shortening the project timeline.