Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 622

A labor union contract negotiation is delaying the completion of a project to build a new manufacturing plant. Because the labor contract was due for renewal this year, the project manager documented the negotiation process as a risk to the project. The project was about to start the first phase of equipment installation at the plant when the negotiation began.

How should the project manager address the situation?

Answer options

• A. Acquire contract resources and submit a change request for the cost impact.
• B. Escalate the issue to the steering committee to ask for mitigation support.
• C. Log the issue and follow the planned actions in the risk response plan.
• D. Meet with the project team to determine options for risk mitigation.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the project manager should follow the established risk response plan, which includes logging the issue and executing the planned actions. Option A is incorrect as acquiring resources and change requests may not address the ongoing negotiation issue. Option B is not ideal since escalating may not be necessary at this stage, and option D, while proactive, does not align with the formal risk management strategy already in place.