Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1004

A project manager assigned to an engineering construction project is receiving questions from the site engineers. Several questions are related to carrying out activities to meet timelines that compromise the work crew's safety. When reviewing these questions, the project manager realizes that the engineers do not feel empowered to make decisions.

How should the project manager address this?

Answer options

• A. Consult the previous project manager to discuss how they managed these questions.
• B. Email the company vision to the engineers and tell them they need to meet deadlines.
• C. Reinforce to all engineers the company vision of a safety-first approach to project activities.
• D. Ensure all engineers are aware that questions should only be submitted in their weekly reports.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because reinforcing a safety-first approach empowers engineers to prioritize safety over deadlines. Option A does not address the current situation effectively, while B focuses on deadlines rather than safety, and D limits communication to weekly reports, which could hinder immediate decision-making.