PMP Question #1268: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

A project manager is working on a project using a hybrid approach. The project is scheduled to be completed in three more sprints. One of the team members notifies the project manager that they are leaving the company, which was approved by their functional manager. What should the project manager do first in this situation?

Options

• AAsk the functional manager for an immediate replacement for the team member.
• BReview the risk management plan and mitigation plan to understand the impact of this issue.
• CAsk the functional manager why a decision was made without consulting them.
• DUse soft skills to influence the team member to stay until the project is completed.

Explanation

A project manager on a hybrid project faces a critical resource loss and must determine the immediate next step.

Common mistakes.

• A. Requesting an immediate replacement is premature before understanding the full impact and specific needs, and the availability of such a replacement is not guaranteed.
• C. Questioning past decisions of the functional manager does not address the immediate problem of the team member leaving and could damage professional relationships.
• D. Attempting to convince a team member to stay after they've already received approval to leave is unprofessional and unlikely to be successful, and doesn't solve the underlying resource issue.

Concept tested. Hybrid project risk management

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