PMP Practice Question 1401 - People
A project manager for a building construction project is planning to go on vacation midway through the project execution phase. What should the project manager do first to ensure the team is empowered and deadlines are met?
- A.Postpone the vacation to a different time.
- ✓ Correct B.Analyze the impacts and create a plan for team decision making
- C.Ask the project sponsor to make any necessary decisions.
- D.Allow the team to make decisions to stay on schedule.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Before going on vacation midway through execution, the project manager should analyze the impacts and create a plan for team decision-making. This prepares the team with clear authority, escalation paths, and decision-making guidelines during the PM's absence. Postponing the vacation (A) may not be feasible and affects work-life balance. Asking the sponsor to make decisions (C) burdens the sponsor unnecessarily. Allowing the team to make all decisions without a plan (D) risks inconsistency and scope creep.
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