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PK0-004 · Question #712

A project manager is overseeing an outsourced team of contractors and subcontractors. One month into the project, the project manager realizes tasks are not being completed on time. Subcontractors…

The correct answer is D. Have a meeting with management for approval to reevaluate how the project could be run more. When outsourced contractor and subcontractor issues threaten the project timeline, the project manager must escalate to management to obtain authorization before restructuring the project's execution approach.

Project management concepts

Question

A project manager is overseeing an outsourced team of contractors and subcontractors. One month into the project, the project manager realizes tasks are not being completed on time. Subcontractors are not available at the right time. Which of the following is the NEXT step for the project manager to take to get the project back on track?

Options

  • AReevaluate which areas of the project need to be completed before other steps on the project are
  • BHire a new contractor who can better handle the team of subcontractors.
  • CConduct training with the contractors and subcontractors so they can be more organized in their
  • DHave a meeting with management for approval to reevaluate how the project could be run more

How the community answered

(56 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    5% (3)
  • C
    9% (5)
  • D
    84% (47)

Why each option

When outsourced contractor and subcontractor issues threaten the project timeline, the project manager must escalate to management to obtain authorization before restructuring the project's execution approach.

AReevaluate which areas of the project need to be completed before other steps on the project are

Reevaluating task dependencies addresses scheduling sequencing but does not resolve the root cause of subcontractor unavailability.

BHire a new contractor who can better handle the team of subcontractors.

Hiring a new contractor is a drastic, high-cost action that requires management approval and should not be pursued before escalating the current situation.

CConduct training with the contractors and subcontractors so they can be more organized in their

Training may improve long-term organization but does not address the immediate structural problem of subcontractors not being available at the right times.

DHave a meeting with management for approval to reevaluate how the project could be run moreCorrect

Because the project involves outsourced contractors, any significant change to the engagement structure or project execution approach requires management authorization. Meeting with management first ensures the project manager has organizational backing and proper approval before implementing changes to contractual arrangements or the overall project approach, which is the appropriate next step.

Concept tested: Escalation and management approval for outsourced project issues

Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok

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#vendor management#escalation#project control#resource availability

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