Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 495

A project manager is managing a government project that targets the development of small businesses in remote towns. The project team is having difficulty conducting entrepreneurship training in some of the targeted towns because the local municipal governments will not authorize the training. As a result of the delay, project implementation is at risk.
What is a probable reason for this?

Answer options

• A. The project should have constructed training centers in the remote towns.
• B. The project did not identify and engage the correct stakeholders.
• C. The project did not fully engage the project sponsor.
• D. The project should have representatives in all the remote towns.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because failing to identify and engage the appropriate stakeholders, such as local municipal governments, can lead to authorization issues. Options A, C, and D suggest alternative solutions or resources but do not address the core issue of stakeholder engagement, which is crucial for project approval and success.