PMI-ACP Mindset Practice Question
Which TWO factors make a team 'self-organizing'?
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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The team takes collective responsibility for outcomes
Autonomy and accountability are necessary for self-organization.
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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The team takes collective responsibility for outcomes
Why this is correct
Shared ownership defines self-organizing teams.
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The team is granted the autonomy to choose how to do their work
Why this is correct
This is essential for self-organization.
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Each team member works in complete isolation
Why it's wrong here
Collaboration is key.
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The manager makes all the decisions
Why it's wrong here
This is the opposite of self-organization.
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Strict adherence to the original plan
Why it's wrong here
Self-organization requires flexibility.
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