Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 400

During the final stage of the launch for a new design, team members are having a conflict about some features of the design.
What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Call a stakeholder meeting along with team members and seek consensus.
• B. Ask stakeholders to reduce the scope in order to meet project deadlines.
• C. Ask the project sponsor to make the decision about the design features.
• D. Review the design with the team members and propose a new launch date.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because involving stakeholders and team members in a meeting fosters collaboration and helps in reaching a consensus on design features. Options B and C may lead to dissatisfaction or unilateral decisions without team input, while option D delays the launch without addressing the underlying conflict.