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One of the more obscure terms that you need to know for the PMP Exam is the "Tornado Diagram". Basically, the tornado diagram is a typical display format of the sensitivity analysis. Let's look at this in more detail.

A Tornado diagram, also called tornado plot or tornado chart, is a special type of Bar chart, where the data categories are listed vertically instead of the standard horizontal presentation, and the categories are ordered so that the largest bar appears at the top of the chart, the second largest appears second from the top, and so on...

You have just been appointed as a project manager for a long-term project, which is in its execution phase. You discover that the project team is not motivated and is not performing to the standards required. After further investigation, you learn that your company has been hiring team members on a short-term, contractual basis. As a result, the project team members are not developing a long-term commitment towards the project. You have decided to motivate the team members by offering them long-term positions. Your strategy works and your team members become motivated. Your motivational strategy is an example of which of the following theories?

A. Theory X
B. Theory Y
C. Theory Z
D. Theory A

Hint: This theory was developed by Dr. William Ouchi.

This week's featured lessons learned comes to us courtesy of Michael Alstrom, PMP.

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Let's get to learn from Michael Alstrom, PMP on how he strategize his study preparation for the PMP exam. Who knows what worked for him might also work for you. Here's a peek on his lessons learned...

Highly recommended! PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide Written by project management expert Kim Heldman

PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide (Disclosure: Compensated Affiliate) is an excellent book that will guide project managers on their way to the PMP Exam. It provides comprehensive coverage of the exam objectives, essential PMP topics, concepts, and key terms...