Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 997

Two team members are arguing about which technology they should use when implementing iteration tasks. The predictive approach was broken into several iterations that need to be completed on time so as not to jeopardize the project's timely completion.

What should the project manager do to resolve this issue and help the team move on to the next iteration?

Answer options

• A. Allow the team to decide since the teams should be autonomous.
• B. Suggest their own approach to solve the issue and ask the team to follow it.
• C. Call for an open dialogue which the team will arrive at through consensus.
• D. Postpone the selection of the technology used until more information is gathered.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because facilitating an open dialogue allows the team to collaboratively explore options and come to a consensus, which can lead to a more effective and supported decision. Option A may lead to disorganization if the team is not aligned, B disregards team input, and D delays progress unnecessarily when a decision is needed to move forward.