Exam PMP topic 1 question 718 discussion

Diverse stakeholder groups can be a risk and need to be mitigated to build trust and support adjustments earlier in the project life cycle. Page 506 of PMBOK 6th Edition.

Voting for A as the question is about integrating. Developing a joint quality policy involves collaboratively defining the project's quality expectations, standards, and processes. By involving all the stakeholders in this process, the project manager can bring clarity to the project's objectives and how it should be handled. Seeking a commitment from each department ensures that they are aligned with the project's quality goals and approach. Option B, analyzing risks and implementing a response plan, might help address specific issues related to misunderstandings and confusion, but it does not directly focus on integrating the diverse stakeholder groups and aligning their expectations.

When working with diverse stakeholders who have different expectations, it's critical to establish common ground and a shared understanding of goals, quality standards, and outcomes. A joint quality policy serves as a unifying framework, helping align all stakeholders on what constitutes success and how the project will be managed.

Option B would not integrate diverse stakeholder groups. Option A is better, to have a common understanding for the deliverables.

Its a communication issue. A. Develop a joint quality policy for the project and seek a commitment from all of the departments. To integrate diverse stakeholder groups with different expectations, it's important to establish a common understanding and commitment to the project's goals and quality standards. Developing a joint quality policy that aligns with the project's objectives and involves input from all relevant departments can help create a shared vision and expectations. This can foster collaboration and reduce confusion and misunderstandings among stakeholders. Regular communication and collaboration with stakeholders are also essential to ensure that their concerns and expectations are addressed throughout the project.

multiple stakeholders means risk

Its A. A quality policy and commitment should help integrate the stakeholders.

Given the above, the best approach would be to hold comprehensive stakeholder engagement sessions where all concerns and expectations are discussed, and consensus is sought. However, since there isn't an option directly suggesting this, the closest and most proactive choice would be C: Hold separate meetings with the individual stakeholders and escalate their concerns to the project sponsor. Through individual meetings, the project manager can gather detailed insights into each stakeholder's perspective and then work collaboratively to find common ground.

Diversity should be seen as a strength. Not a risk.

B. Analyze the probability and impact of the risks linked with the situation and implement the proper response plan

Ans is A: Question is about "stakeholders being diverse and have different expectations". SO a common quality policy is required to get all of them onto same page.

PM must involving all stakeholders and make decision either by voting, Multicritera decission to get the consensus among stakeholders

A should be the correct answer since the root cause of the problem is conflicting expectations from different departments. Once alignment between the departments is achieved, then this risk/issue will be resolved.

A should be correct. B seems not address the root cause of the problem

I choose A

The project manager should analyze the probability and impact of the risks linked with the situation and implement the proper response plan. This will help the project manager to identify and mitigate potential issues that may arise due to the diverse stakeholder groups. By doing so, the project manager will be able to create a more cohesive team environment where stakeholders feel heard, and their concerns are addressed. Additionally, this approach will help to ensure that the project stays on track and delivers the expected outcomes.

I think A is the correct answer