Discuss PMI PMP Exam Topic 2 Question 63

A project manager is part of a balanced matrix project organization. The project manager will receive all work performance updates directly from the new sourcing

department head who has no time to spare to give the project manager the information.

What should the project manager do?

ARequest information directly from the sourcing department team members.

BPresent the situation to the manager of the sourcing department head.

CDiscuss the situation with the company project sponsor for advice.

DWork out a resolution in consultation with the sourcing department head.

Suggested Answer: A

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12 comments · newest first

Daniel 12 months ago

C sounds interesting, but is it really necessary to involve the sponsor?

Jolene 1 year ago

Totally with you, A is the best choice here!

Josefa 1 year ago

Wait, can the project manager really just go to the team directly?

Tracie 1 year ago

I disagree, B could escalate the issue effectively.

Cassie 1 year ago

I think option A makes the most sense. Direct info is key!

Willard 1 year ago

I’m leaning towards working out a resolution with the sourcing department head directly. It seems like a more collaborative approach, but I’m not entirely confident.

Barb 1 year ago

I practiced a similar question where discussing issues with the project sponsor was the right move. Maybe that could apply here too?

Eric 1 year ago

I think presenting the situation to the sourcing department head's manager could escalate things too quickly. I feel like there might be a better way to handle it.

Na 1 year ago

I remember something about communication being key in a matrix organization, but I'm not sure if going directly to the team members is the best approach.

Milly 1 year ago

Ah, I see what they're getting at. The main criteria are the costs, benefits, and options - that's the core of a solid business case. I feel confident I can give a good answer on this.

Jolene 1 year ago

I think the key here is to follow the Google-recommended practices. Based on that, option D seems like the safest bet - granting the Google Group the BigQuery Viewer role. That way, the consultants can access the data they need without having too much control.

James 1 year ago

I think the BATCHSQL parameter might help improve Replicat performance, since it allows you to batch multiple SQL statements together for more efficient processing.

PMI PMP Exam - Topic 2 Question 63 Discussion