PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER People Practice Question
A project team is suffering from 'groupthink,' where members unquestioningly agree with every proposal made by senior management, leading to unmitigated risks being overlooked. How should the Project Manager address this dynamic, per PRINCE2 7 guidance?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Introduce structured challenge techniques, such as devil's advocacy and anonymous feedback channels, to encourage critical evaluation.
Groupthink suppresses critical thinking. PRINCE2 7 encourages inclusive participation and constructive challenge (such as assigning a devil's advocate or creating safe spaces for dissenting views).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Punish anyone who expresses agreement with management.
Why it's wrong here
Punishing agreement creates fear and is just as dysfunctional as groupthink.
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Reinforce groupthink by discouraging any questions that might slow down project approval.
Why it's wrong here
Encouraging groupthink leaves the project blind to critical risks and quality flaws.
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Introduce structured challenge techniques, such as devil's advocacy and anonymous feedback channels, to encourage critical evaluation.
Why this is correct
Structured challenge techniques break groupthink and uncover overlooked risks.
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Execute all decisions without holding any further team meetings or reviews.
Why it's wrong here
Eliminating meetings removes communication entirely and increases project risk.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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