Virginia Is the Project Manager for Her Organization

question 311

Multiple Choice

Virginia is the project manager for her organization. She has hired a subject matter expert to interview the project stakeholders on certain identified risks within the project. The subject matter expert will assess the risk event with what specific goal in mind?

• A) To determine the bias of the risk event based on each person interviewed
• B) To determine the probability and cost of the risk event
• C) To determine the validity of each risk event
• D) To determine the level of probability and impact for each risk event

---

Definitions:

Upward Communication

Communication that flows from subordinates to superiors.

Downward Communication

Communication that flows from superiors to subordinates.

Horizontal Communication

The exchange of information, ideas, or messages among individuals or groups at the same level in an organization.

Pelz Effect

Subordinates feel more satisfied in their jobs the more their supervisors are able to influence higher-level decisions.