Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 187

A project team consisting of four team members will be rolling out a company-wide application to both staff and contractors in a country. To deliver within strict the time lines, a local company skilled in application deployment and change management will need to be contracted.
What should the project manager do to empower the local company?

Answer options

• A. Manage expectations and agree on the requirements that the contractor will deliver under the supervision of the project manager
• B. Begin to roll out the application by micromanaging the contractor
• C. Set expectations and agree on the requirements that the contractor will deliver with periodic progress reports
• D. Deploy the contractor's staff under the supervision of the project manager

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because setting clear expectations and agreeing on requirements with regular progress updates allows the contractor to work more independently while still keeping the project manager informed. Option A is less effective as it implies too much oversight, and B involves micromanaging, which can hinder the contractor's performance. Option D suggests a lack of autonomy for the contractor's staff, which could also impede effective collaboration.