PMI-RMP · Question #374
A company is executing a high-visibility project to develop mobile phone technology. The project sponsor is concerned that an overall high risk rating may undermine support for the project within the
The correct answer is D. Email the project sponsor explaining why the data should not be modified.. This is an ethics and integrity question rooted in the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, which requires project managers to be honest and transparent. Manipulating simulation data (Option B) would falsify the risk picture and expose the organization to unmanaged risks,
Question
A company is executing a high-visibility project to develop mobile phone technology. The project sponsor is concerned that an overall high risk rating may undermine support for the project within the company. The sponsor has instructed the project manager to manipulate the data used for Monte Carlo simulation to artificially reduce the risk rating. What should the project manager do?
Options
- ASchedule a face-to-face meeting with the project sponsor.
- BModify the data.
- CIgnore the request.
- DEmail the project sponsor explaining why the data should not be modified.
How the community answered
(64 responses)- A17% (11)
- B31% (20)
- C8% (5)
- D44% (28)
Explanation
This is an ethics and integrity question rooted in the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, which requires project managers to be honest and transparent. Manipulating simulation data (Option B) would falsify the risk picture and expose the organization to unmanaged risks, making it unethical and professionally impermissible. Ignoring the request (Option C) is unprofessional and does not address the issue. A face-to-face meeting (Option A) could be appropriate but lacks a paper trail. Emailing the sponsor (Option D) is the best answer because it: (1) creates a formal, documented record of the refusal, (2) professionally communicates the reasoning - that falsified data undermines stakeholder trust and leads to uninformed decisions - and (3) protects the project manager from liability. Written communication preserves accountability and escalates the concern through proper channels.
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