PMI-ACP Mindset Practice Question
Which TWO approaches help an organization move from a 'Command and Control' mindset to an Agile mindset?
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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Decentralizing decision-making to the people closest to the work.
Decentralizing decision-making and promoting self-organization are critical for shifting to an Agile mindset.
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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Standardizing all workflows across the company to ensure maximum control.
Why it's wrong here
This suppresses agility.
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Decentralizing decision-making to the people closest to the work.
Why this is correct
This empowers teams and increases agility.
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Encouraging self-organization and team autonomy.
Why this is correct
Self-organization is a pillar of agile mindset.
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Establishing a strict hierarchy where all decisions flow from the top down.
Why it's wrong here
This maintains command and control.
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Replacing all project managers with external auditors to monitor compliance.
Why it's wrong here
This adds bureaucracy rather than agility.
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