Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 173

A project team is working on the design of a solution for a complex project. Due to a lack of clarity of the customer's requirements, daily meetings were agreed upon between the team and the customer. There are a few external contractors in the project who do not agree with this idea as they feel it is a waste of time.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Welcome and involve the contractors as part of the project team.
• B. Ask the contractors to meet with the customer independently.
• C. Ask the customer to develop a document with the requirements.
• D. Warn and penalize the contractors who do not attend the meeting.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because including the contractors fosters collaboration and helps clarify requirements, thus benefiting the project. Option B is less effective as it may lead to misalignment between the contractors and the team. Option C does not address the need for direct communication and may delay the project. Option D is inappropriate as it could create a negative atmosphere and discourage participation.