Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 52

A project manager agreed to a team member's request to have an alternative working schedule whereby they begin working at 12:00 p.m. each day. This arrangement has worked well for the project, but has recently been scrutinized by members from other project teams because the company's core working hours begin at 9:00 a.m.
What should the project manager have done to prevent this situation?

Answer options

• A. Broken down the situation to identify the root cause
• B. Determined communication methods and channels
• C. Analyzed the boundaries of the negotiations for agreement
• D. Managed and rectified the ground rule violations

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as analyzing the boundaries of negotiations would help ensure that all team members understand and agree to the working hours within the company's core hours. Option A does not address the preventive measures needed, B focuses on communication rather than scheduling conflicts, and D assumes violations have occurred without considering the negotiation and agreement process upfront.