Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1221

During the execution of a project, the finance team identified that they were not involved in building the business case for the project and will not approve the estimated return on investment (ROI).
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Revisit the communications management plan and make necessary adjustments.
• B. Revisit the scope management plan and note this as a risk.
• C. Continue developing based on the project management plan and address the issue post delivery.
• D. Schedule a meeting with the product owner and finance team to agree on course corrections.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it involves directly addressing the concerns of the finance team and ensuring their involvement in the project moving forward. Options A and B do not resolve the immediate issue of finance's disapproval, while option C ignores the problem and could lead to larger issues later.