BCS Exam ISEB-PM1 Topic 11 Question 50 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's ISEB-PM1 exam

Question #: 50
Topic #: 11

In a matrix organizational form, which factor(s) make it difficult for a project manager to provide a valid input into the employee's performance review?

AAll of the other alternatives apply

BEmployees spend only a short amount of time assigned to the project

CNot working directly with the assigned functional employees

DNot being knowledgeable enough to evaluate employees on technical judgment

EBoth 1) Not working directly with the assigned functional employees, and 2) Employees spend
only a short amount of time assigned to the project.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Fannie at Jan 11, 2023, 05:47 AM

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Noble

1 months ago

E is the way to go here. Trying to evaluate people you barely interact with on technical skills you don't possess? That's like asking a plumber to review the work of a rocket scientist. Good luck with that!

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Willetta

8 days ago

Exactly, it's important to have a good understanding of someone's skills before evaluating them.

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Clorinda

17 days ago

Agreed, it's like trying to judge a book by its cover. You need to know the person and their work.

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Jesusita

1 months ago

E is definitely the best choice. It's hard to evaluate someone you don't work directly with.

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Jose

2 months ago

Yeah, and when employees spend only a short amount of time on the project, it makes it even harder for the project manager to evaluate their performance.

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Carrol

2 months ago

I agree, especially when they don't work directly with the functional employees.

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Cassi

2 months ago

C and D seem like the obvious choices, but E covers all the bases. Lack of direct supervision and technical knowledge to assess the employees - that's a recipe for disaster in a matrix structure.

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Wilburn

1 months ago

Yeah, it's important to consider all the factors that could impact the project manager's ability to provide valid input.

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Erasmo

1 months ago

I agree, E seems like the safest choice to cover all the potential issues.

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Ryan

2 months ago

I think the answer is E. Not working directly with the functional employees and their short project assignments make it super challenging to give a meaningful performance review. It's like trying to judge a fish's ability to climb a tree.

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Devon

2 months ago

Wow, this question really hits the nail on the head. In a matrix organization, it's like trying to herd cats and evaluate their performance - not a job for the faint of heart!

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