Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 14

A project manager assigned team members to work in pairs on a large amount of technical reports. At times, the project manager noticed that important information was not shared properly among the team. This has caused delivery delays and, ultimately, the failure to complete the project.
What is the root cause of this issue?

Answer options

• A. Incorrect communication techniques applied during implementation
• B. Lack of team member training on documentation planning
• C. Improper assignment of tasks to team member pairings
• D. Team cohesiveness was lost because team members worked in pairs

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the issue stems from ineffective communication techniques, which directly impacted the sharing of vital information. Options B and C focus on training and task assignment, which, while important, do not address the specific communication failures. Option D suggests a loss of cohesiveness, but it does not pinpoint the communication breakdown as the root cause.