Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 465

In an agile team, some of the team members are coming forward to ask for more autonomy on the project.
What should the project manager do in this situation?

Answer options

• A. Encourage the team lead to make decisions.
• B. Encourage the team members to make decisions.
• C. Discourage them as conflicts may be created.
• D. Discourage this request, as it is for the management team.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct approach is to encourage the team members to make decisions, as it fosters autonomy and empowers them. Options A and D suggest a centralized decision-making approach, which contradicts the agile principles of team empowerment. Option C is also incorrect because discouraging autonomy can stifle collaboration and innovation.