Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 754

A project manager is working on a project to scale an operation globally. This endeavor required multiple interviews with various stakeholders. During the user story creation phase, the product owner met with multiple stakeholders who had different opinions about the requirements.

How should the project manager address this situation?

Answer options

• A. Ask the product owner to create the backlog.
• B. Use a voting system for stakeholders.
• C. Perform a stakeholder identification analysis.
• D. Limit the participation from stakeholders.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because performing a stakeholder identification analysis helps the project manager understand who the key stakeholders are and their influence on the project. A and B may not effectively resolve conflicting opinions, while D could exclude valuable input from important stakeholders.