Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 947

A project manager has taken over a project that has been without a project manager for the last couple of weeks. The team is feeling lost and there are a few team members who are confused about the next steps and the final outcome of the project.

What should the new project manager do?

Answer options

• A. Set short-term goals in order to create a winning culture internally and praise team members for achieving them.
• B. Ask the project sponsor to provide team members with a project direction regarding outcomes.
• C. Avoid conflict and let the team self-organize on how they want to work on the project tasks.
• D. Escalate the situation to the steering committee and request that more time be allotted to the project.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, is appropriate because setting short-term goals helps to clarify immediate tasks and motivates the team, which can improve morale. Option B may lead to dependency on the sponsor instead of empowering the team. Option C risks further confusion and lack of direction, while option D does not address the immediate need for guidance and may delay progress.