Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 1297

A company has decided to initiate a project to eliminate a sales channel that has been unprofitable for the past 3 years. Some members of the project team are pessimistic about the project.

What should the project manager do in this situation?

Answer options

• A. Communicate the project's impact and plans to engage the project team throughout the project.
• B. Engage the functional managers to describe the project's impact to the team members directly.
• C. Escalate the team's concerns and ask the project sponsor to change the team's composition.
• D. Provide team members with specific and clear instructions on the project objectives and tasks.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because effective communication about the project's goals and involving the team can help alleviate their concerns and foster a collaborative environment. Option B may not address the team's feelings directly, while C could disrupt team dynamics unnecessarily. Option D, while providing clarity, does not engage the team in a meaningful way.