PMP Practice Question 1388 - People
A product development team has team members located in four different countries. A senior manager is assigned the task of recruiting a project manager to manage this project and the virtual team. Which skill is required for a project manager to successfully manage this team?
- ✓ Correct A.Possesses strong interpersonal skills to drive high-performing virtual teams
- B.Implements the organization's standards and processes for the project
- C.Plans and controls every aspect of the team ' s deliverables to avoid surprises
- D.Speaks several languages and has lived in different countries
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Managing a virtual product development team across four countries requires a project manager who possesses strong interpersonal skills to drive high-performing virtual teams. Interpersonal skills—including relationship building, communication facilitation, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration—are essential for success in virtual environments. Implementing organizational standards (B) is important but secondary to people skills. Planning and controlling every deliverable (C) implies micromanagement. Speaking several languages (D) is helpful but not the core competency needed.
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