Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 474

A project team consisting of various professionals of different nationalities is struggling to achieve their project deliverables. What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Provide the team with support to solve their own problems.
• B. Inform the project sponsor and train the entire team.
• C. Ask the human resources (HR) department to conduct performance training.
• D. Ask the functional department manager to replace the team members.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because empowering the team to solve their own issues fosters collaboration and ownership of the project. Option B may create dependency on the project sponsor and disrupt team dynamics, while C is not directly addressing the team's struggles. Option D can lead to further disruptions and may not resolve the underlying issues.