Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1120

A project manager is assigned to an organizational transformation project. The company typically defines individual performance plans at the beginning of the year, and functional managers conduct feedback reviews at the end of the year. The transformation project team members are concerned that the work they are doing for this project is not aligned with the work included in their individual performance plan for the year.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Meet with the functional managers to align the expected frequency and results reporting for the team members.
• B. Provide performance feedback to the team members' functional managers at the end of the year.
• C. Assure team members that this project is a high priority for the company and they will be evaluated accordingly.
• D. Request to be made responsible for the performance plans of those on this project team.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because aligning expectations with functional managers ensures that team members' project contributions are recognized and integrated into their performance reviews. Options B and D do not address the alignment issue directly, and option C, while reassuring, does not provide a concrete solution to the misalignment concerns.