Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1150

A project manager has been assigned to lead a major project in a government organization. There are no policies and procedures for project management, since there is no project management office (PMO). The managers involved are unaware of their responsibilities for the project.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Provide project management training to the stakeholders and explain their responsibilities.
• B. Start planning the project and then request that a PMO be implemented in the organization.
• C. Request that the implementation of a PMO be executed in parallel with the project.
• D. Provide project management training to only the internal team involved in the project.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because providing training to stakeholders ensures they understand their roles and responsibilities, which is crucial for project success. Options B and C suggest delaying or sidelining the training by focusing on establishing a PMO, which does not address the immediate need for clarity among stakeholders. Option D is insufficient as it limits training to only the internal team, potentially leaving external stakeholders uninformed.