Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1128

During the execution phase of a project, a new project manager is assigned to replace the previous project manager. As the project manager starts managing the project, they discover that team performance is significantly decreasing, which is impacting the project’s key performance indicators (KPIs). This team has delivered good performance on similar projects in the past.

What should the project manager do next to improve this situation?

Answer options

• A. Review the resource management plan and organizational assets.
• B. Estimate the baseline impacts and submit a change request.
• C. Implement compression techniques to bring the project back on track.
• D. Call for a team meeting to identify the root cause for the declining performance.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because holding a team meeting allows the project manager to collaboratively identify the underlying issues affecting performance. Options A, B, and C do not directly address the immediate concern of declining performance and may lead to further delays without understanding the root cause.