Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 251

After signing an agreement with a vendor, the project manager notices that the vendor is continuously asking for changes on the procurement statement of work
(SOW). These changes would improve the project outcome.
What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Consult the list of selected vendors for the bid and evaluate a possible change of vendor.
• B. Revise the procurement control process to avoid undesired changes that might affect the schedule.
• C. Assess the situation as an opportunity for improvement and perform a risk analysis.
• D. Conduct an audit on the procurement process and inform the vendor about the audit's observations.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because recognizing the vendor's requests as an opportunity for improvement allows the project manager to enhance project outcomes through risk analysis. Options A and B focus on changing vendors or tightening controls, which may not address the potential benefits of the vendor's suggestions. Option D involves auditing the process, which does not directly facilitate improvement based on the vendor's input.