Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 910

After meeting with stakeholders, a project manager working at a computer gaming company is creating a project management plan for the company's newest offering. The project manager learns that the company's main competitor is scheduled to release a similar offering leveraging the newest technology. The project manager fears that the competitor's offering is better in multiple ways compared to the project manager's project.

What should the project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Meet with the project team to discuss the concerns and determine how to ensure the project's deliverable can compete with the competitor's.
• B. Note this concern in the risk register and meet with the sales team to identify mitigation options factoring in the competitor's offerings.
• C. Perform a Kano analysis factoring in the competitor's offering and present it to the stakeholders.
• D. Meet with the development team to see what changes will improve the project compared to the competition's deliverable.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, emphasizes proactive teamwork to address competitive concerns directly, ensuring the deliverable is competitive. Options B and C focus on documentation and analysis rather than immediate action, while D suggests improvements but may not involve the entire project team in strategizing effectively.