A project manager involved in a new project is facing challenges obtaining objectives from the marketing department. The marketing department will not provide sensitive data to the project manager…

The correct answer is D. Inform the project sponsor. When a project manager is unable to obtain critical information due to organizational or authority limitations, escalation is required. The project sponsor has the authority to resolve interdepartmental issues and ensure stakeholder cooperation, especially when sensitive data…

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Question

A project manager involved in a new project is facing challenges obtaining objectives from the marketing department. The marketing department will not provide sensitive data to the project manager. Which of the following actions should the project manager take next?

Options

ACreate a change request.
BConduct a stakeholder assessment.
CRegister the occurrence in the issue log.
DInform the project sponsor.

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A
10% (3)
B
14% (4)
C
3% (1)
D
72% (21)

Explanation

When a project manager is unable to obtain critical information due to organizational or authority limitations, escalation is required. The project sponsor has the authority to resolve interdepartmental issues and ensure stakeholder cooperation, especially when sensitive data is involved and directly impacts project objectives.

Topics

#Project escalation#Stakeholder management#Issue resolution#Project communication

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