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A project manager is working for an organization in country A and has been tasked with opening the first brick-and-mortar store in country B. The sponsor has identified the city for the store and want

The correct answer is A. Work with the organization's legal department to identify local regulations to ensure project. To minimize issues with the local government in a new country, the project manager should consult the organization's legal department to identify and ensure compliance with all relevant local regulations and laws.

Submitted by haruto_sh· Apr 18, 2026Business Environment

Question

A project manager is working for an organization in country A and has been tasked with opening the first brick-and-mortar store in country B. The sponsor has identified the city for the store and wants to minimize any potential issues with the local government. Which action should the project manager take to address the sponsor's request?

Options

  • AWork with the organization's legal department to identify local regulations to ensure project
  • BWork with the organization's project management office (PMO) to build a project team of
  • CWork with the organization's real estate department and reach out to the local government to
  • DWork with the local government to build the profiles of employees that will be working in the store

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    79% (26)
  • B
    12% (4)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

To minimize issues with the local government in a new country, the project manager should consult the organization's legal department to identify and ensure compliance with all relevant local regulations and laws.

AWork with the organization's legal department to identify local regulations to ensure projectCorrect

Opening a new business in a foreign country requires strict adherence to local laws and regulations, which can differ significantly from the home country. Engaging the organization's legal department early is crucial to identify all pertinent legal requirements, permits, and compliance standards, thereby minimizing potential conflicts or delays with the local government and ensuring the project's legality.

BWork with the organization's project management office (PMO) to build a project team of

While a skilled project team is necessary, building one through the PMO doesn't directly address the specific concern of minimizing issues with the local government regarding regulations.

CWork with the organization's real estate department and reach out to the local government to

Reaching out to the local government with the real estate department is a step, but it's more effective after having a clear understanding of legal requirements through internal legal counsel, as the legal department can interpret and advise on these interactions.

DWork with the local government to build the profiles of employees that will be working in the store

Working with the local government to build employee profiles is related to human resources and local labor laws, which is a narrower scope than ensuring overall compliance for opening a new store.

Concept tested: Regulatory Compliance and International Projects

Source: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/legal-considerations-project-managers-7023

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#Regulatory compliance#Business environment analysis#Stakeholder engagement#Risk mitigation

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