Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1079

A project manager is leading an integration project for a retail company. The project demands a lot of time from the stakeholders to make important business decisions. The project is critical and must be completed on time and within budget.

What should the project manager do to ensure that key stakeholders are available for this project?

Answer options

• A. Share the project schedule, milestones, and meeting agendas with the stakeholders ahead of time.
• B. Add time reserve in the project schedule to allow extra time for the stakeholders to make decisions.
• C. Schedule meetings with all of the stakeholders to make business decisions when needed.
• D. Work with the available stakeholders to make business decisions and keep all unavailable stakeholders informed.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because sharing the project schedule, milestones, and meeting agendas with stakeholders in advance allows them to prioritize their involvement and ensures their availability. While option B suggests adding time reserves, it does not directly address stakeholder availability. Option C may not ensure that all stakeholders can attend, and option D could lead to incomplete decision-making by excluding some stakeholders.