Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 493

A project manager is leading a project that is in the execution phase. Due to a company reorganization, some key project team members are likely to leave the project.
What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Discuss this issue with the affected team members and support them during the transition.
• B. Start looking for replacements as soon as possible to help prevent any schedule slippage.
• C. Engage with the project sponsor to ensure that this change does not affect the project execution.
• D. Determine the impact to the project and implement mitigations per the project management plan.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it involves evaluating how the departure of team members impacts the project and taking steps to address those effects as outlined in the project management plan. While discussing with team members (A), looking for replacements (B), and engaging with the sponsor (C) are important, they do not focus on the immediate assessment and mitigation of project impacts, which is crucial in this situation.