PMP · Question #201
A project manager is working on a multinational project that has more than 100 stakeholders. The project manager is concerned about the appropriate stakeholder participation and involvement level requ
The correct answer is C. Evaluate the stakeholder engagement assessment matrix.. With a large multinational project and concerns about stakeholder participation, the project manager should evaluate the stakeholder engagement assessment matrix to determine optimal involvement levels and identify gaps.
Question
A project manager is working on a multinational project that has more than 100 stakeholders. The project manager is concerned about the appropriate stakeholder participation and involvement level required for successful project delivery. What should the project manager do?
Options
- ACommunicate with the stakeholders to find a solution.
- BReview the issue log with the project stakeholders.
- CEvaluate the stakeholder engagement assessment matrix.
- DPerform a stakeholder assumption and constraint analysis.
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A10% (4)
- B2% (1)
- C83% (34)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
With a large multinational project and concerns about stakeholder participation, the project manager should evaluate the stakeholder engagement assessment matrix to determine optimal involvement levels and identify gaps.
Simply communicating with stakeholders to find a solution without a prior analysis tool might lead to unfocused discussions and not a clear understanding of optimal engagement levels for 100+ stakeholders.
Reviewing the issue log is for tracking and resolving current issues, not for proactively planning and assessing the required level of stakeholder engagement and participation for project success.
The Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix is a key tool used to compare the current engagement level of stakeholders with their desired engagement level; evaluating this matrix enables the project manager to identify which stakeholders require more or less involvement, helping to tailor engagement strategies for successful project delivery.
Performing a stakeholder assumption and constraint analysis is part of identifying stakeholders and defining project boundaries, but it doesn't directly address the level of participation and involvement required for engagement like the engagement matrix does.
Concept tested: Stakeholder engagement planning and assessment
Source: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/stakeholder-analysis-engagement-matrix-6699
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Community Discussion
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Wei W.May 8, 2026C is the answer here. The stakeholder engagement assessment matrix is exactly the tool for gauging current versus desired engagement levels, which is what the stem is really asking about. With over 100 stakeholders on a multinational project, you need a structured way to see where the gaps are before you start firing off communications or digging into assumption analysis. A and B are actions you might take after you figure out who actually needs attention, but the matrix comes first.
Brenda K.Apr 25, 2026C is the quick win. D sounds fancy but eats time, the matrix is the tool.
Carlos M.May 1, 2026C. The stakeholder engagement assessment matrix is literally the tool for tracking current vs desired engagement levels. A is tempting because talking to stakeholders always sounds right, but with 100+ stakeholders you need a structured assessment first, not just open-ended conversations.