Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1281

A new team member is assigned to a team that consistently delivers each iteration. The new team member does not understand many of the processes followed and begins to negatively impact the schedule.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Allocate time within the iterations to mentor the new team member.
• B. Assign easier activities to the new team member.
• C. Place the new team member on a performance improvement program.
• D. Ask another team member to take some of the new team member's work.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because mentoring will help the new team member understand the processes better and integrate with the team, ultimately improving their performance. Option B may lead to the new member not developing necessary skills, while C could foster a negative atmosphere and D may overburden other team members without addressing the root issue.