PMI-RMP · Question #449
A home solar panel project has many internal and external stakeholders including households, businesses, community groups, electric utility companies, local government officials, landlords, and invest
The correct answer is D. Consider stakeholders' positions and opinions regarding the project's output.. Effective stakeholder engagement requires understanding that different stakeholders - households, investors, local governments, utility companies, etc. - have varying interests, concerns, and risk tolerances related to the project. The project manager must consider each stakehold
Question
A home solar panel project has many internal and external stakeholders including households, businesses, community groups, electric utility companies, local government officials, landlords, and investors. What should the project manager do when engaging stakeholders?
Options
- AInclude all stakeholders in the project's governance.
- BCommunicate response strategies to all stakeholders.
- CIgnore any risks beyond stakeholders' tolerance.
- DConsider stakeholders' positions and opinions regarding the project's output.
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
- D88% (28)
Explanation
Effective stakeholder engagement requires understanding that different stakeholders - households, investors, local governments, utility companies, etc. - have varying interests, concerns, and risk tolerances related to the project. The project manager must consider each stakeholder's position and opinions regarding the project's outputs to engage them meaningfully and address their concerns appropriately. Including all stakeholders in governance (A) is impractical and often inappropriate. Communicating response strategies (B) is a narrow activity. Ignoring risks beyond tolerance (C) is contrary to good risk management. Option D reflects the foundational principle of stakeholder engagement: understand and respect their perspectives.
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