Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 344

The team lead on a project has left the organization and management wants to promote engineer A to this position. The project manager is confident that selecting engineer A will add problems to the project and believes that engineer B would better fit this role. The project manager discussed all of the arguments with management but their decision remains unchanged.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Promote engineer B instead since the project manager has the authority to make this decision.
• B. Help engineer A to become familiar with this new role and ensure engineer B stays motivated.
• C. Coach engineer B to be prepared to perform this role if and when engineer A fails.
• D. Request management approval that engineer B will be promoted if engineer A fails in this role.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because it focuses on supporting engineer A in their new role while maintaining engineer B's motivation, which is essential for team dynamics. Options A and C suggest undermining the management's decision, which is not appropriate. Option D also goes against management's choice and does not foster a positive work environment.