Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 193

A project manager works in a hierarchical organization. The project team members are used to being told what to do, and the performance reviews include the percentage of completion of the allocated tasks. After a conversation with the sponsor, the project manager realizes that they need to reassign a couple of tasks to meet the next milestone. This change can be perceived as poor performance by the current assignees.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Organize a team meeting and inform the team members that, as the person accountable for delivery, they decided to change the task allocation
• B. Ask the more experienced team member privately to take the task and inform the other team members that work has been reassigned
• C. Ask the less experienced team member privately to stop working on the task and inform another team member that the work has been reassigned
• D. Organize a team meeting to inform team members about a change in direction and work with them to change the task allocation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it involves transparent communication and collaboration with the team, which is essential in a hierarchical environment. This approach helps mitigate any potential negative perceptions regarding task reassignment. The other options lack team involvement and may lead to dissatisfaction and confusion among team members.