Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 476

During a kick-off meeting, the project manager notices that one of the stakeholders responsible for providing key information to the team has a low level of participation. This stakeholder believes that there will be no benefit from implementing the project. The project manager realizes that this could be a high risk for the project.
Which action should the project manager take?

Answer options

• A. Facilitate a supportive level of engagement for this stakeholder.
• B. Ask the project sponsor for advice as it might be possible to work with another stakeholder.
• C. Perform a qualitative risk analysis using a probability and impact matrix.
• D. Ensure the key information is accurate and monitor the situation as the project progresses.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because facilitating a supportive level of engagement helps to address the stakeholder's concerns and encourages their active participation, which is vital for project success. The other options do not directly address the issue of low engagement from the stakeholder; seeking advice from the project sponsor (B) may not resolve the underlying problem, performing a risk analysis (C) does not improve participation, and merely monitoring the situation (D) does not proactively address the risk.