Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1219

A project manager has team members around the world in many different time zones. Project work frequently stalls because people in one office need to wait until another office is awake to have questions answered.
What should the project manager have done to avoid this?

Answer options

• A. Ensured that the project would be the highest priority for all team members
• B. Planned and scheduled tasks and work packages to overcome geographical and time zone challenges
• C. Learned more about how each team member prefers to communicate before assigning project work
• D. Used communication tools, such as video conferencing, so different offices could communicate

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because planning and scheduling tasks can effectively mitigate the issues caused by different time zones, ensuring that work progresses smoothly. Option A is incorrect as prioritization alone does not address the logistical challenges of time zones. Option C, while beneficial for communication, does not directly solve the problem of stalled work. Option D is useful but does not specifically tackle the scheduling aspect necessary to keep the project moving forward.