Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 443

In a functional organization, the director of an important stakeholder business group expressed concern to a line manager about the progress of the project. What should the line manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Hold a face-to-face meeting with the project manager and warn them
• B. Point the director to a link where they can take a look at the reports
• C. Invite stakeholders to attend monthly progress review meetings
• D. Ask the project manager to update the monthly status report distribution list

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because involving stakeholders in monthly progress review meetings facilitates communication and transparency, allowing concerns to be addressed collaboratively. Option A may create tension, while B does not directly engage the director’s concerns, and D does not involve stakeholders in the conversation.