Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 487

A construction project is underway and there are three months left to complete the building. A public authority responsible for approving the final stage is stalling the project.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Visit the public authority headquarters and formally petition them, demanding an explanation about this delay.
• B. Mitigate the risk of missing the deadline by requesting an alternative public authority to participate in the approval process.
• C. Report the issue to major stakeholders and explore possible corrective actions along with legal assistance.
• D. Discuss this with the department head and arrive at an acceptable solution to expedite the approval process.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because discussing the matter with the department head can lead to a collaborative solution that may expedite the approval process. Option A is confrontational and may not lead to a timely resolution, while B introduces unnecessary complications by involving another authority. Option C, although informative, focuses on reporting rather than actively seeking a solution.