PMP Practice Question 1101 - People
In a highly politicized organizational environment, the stakeholders are driven by their own operational or business goals, which results in conflicting interests regarding the project. What should the project manager do to steer the stakeholders toward the collective project goal?
- A.Anticipate, alert, and follow the risk management process.
- B.Detect, track, and follow the issue management process.
- C.Discuss, educate, and follow the communications management process.
- ✓ Correct D.Promote, inspire, and follow the stakeholder engagement process.
Correct answer: D
Explanation
In a highly politicized environment with conflicting stakeholder interests, the project manager should promote, inspire, and follow the stakeholder engagement process. Active engagement aligns stakeholders around the collective project goal through collaboration and shared objectives. Anticipating risks (A) addresses threats but not stakeholder alignment. Detecting and tracking issues (B) is reactive. Discussing and educating on communications (C) improves information flow but does not drive alignment.
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