Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 138

A team has different ideas on how to address a feature of a product under construction and; although the sprint began two days ago, they have still not reached a consensus.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Ask the product owner, who is the key stakeholder, to choose among the different ideas
• B. Propose ideas to the group, ask everyone to vote, and then choose the most popular idea
• C. Schedule a session to give everyone the chance to express their opinions about each idea, then vote and decide
• D. Offer an opinion about the pros and cons of each idea and try to reach a consensus in a facilitated meeting

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, is appropriate because it encourages open discussion while allowing the project manager to facilitate a consensus-building process. Options A and B bypass team collaboration, while C, although collaborative, may not adequately address the need for a structured decision-making approach that D provides.