Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 527

A key stakeholder for a construction project has been spending a lot of time at the site and interrupting the team's efforts.
What should the project manager do in this situation?

Answer options

• A. Work to understand the key stakeholder's concerns and provide feedback in regular project status reports
• B. Arrange an ad hoc meeting to address the key stakeholder's concerns with team members
• C. Reinforce with the key stakeholder that the project is performing on schedule
• D. Escalate the situation to the project sponsor because the key stakeholder's behavior is impacting progress

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because understanding the stakeholder's concerns and providing regular feedback helps to address issues without escalating tensions or causing further disruptions. Option B may not effectively resolve the concerns, while C does not address the root of the problem. D is too drastic at this stage and may not be necessary if the stakeholder's concerns are properly addressed.