Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1161

A project has been running successfully for 2 months. At a regular project meeting, the team raises several potential obstacles to future progress. The obstacles include vendor delivery performance, technical performance of a subsystem, and conflict with another division of the organization.

What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Escalate the obstacles to the project sponsor for assistance with resolution.
• B. Engage with the external stakeholders and the other division of the organization to resolve the issues.
• C. Work with the team and others in the network to assess and prioritize the obstacles.
• D. Determine a change response to identify and resolve the obstacles to move the project forward.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because assessing and prioritizing the obstacles allows the project manager to understand the severity and impact of each issue, enabling better decision-making. Options A and B involve seeking assistance or collaboration without first evaluating the situation, while D suggests a change response which may not be necessary if the obstacles can be managed internally.