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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 3Question 32
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 15: Manage project issuesissue escalationcommunication breakdownroot cause analysisteam communication

    PMP · Question 32 · Task 15: Manage project issues

    A project manager discovers that a critical project issue has been escalated to senior management without their knowledge. The issue was escalated by a team member who felt their concerns weren't being addressed through normal channels. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Meet with the team member to understand their concerns and why they felt escalation was necessary

    B.

    Address the issue with senior management to provide context and project perspective

    C.

    Remind the team about proper escalation procedures and communication channels

    D.

    Document the incident and discuss it with the team member's functional manager

    How to approach this question

    When escalations bypass normal channels, understand why the normal process failed before addressing the escalation or reinforcing procedures.

    Full Answer

    A.Meet with the team member to understand their concerns and why they felt escalation was necessary✓ Correct
    A
    Understanding why team members feel the need to bypass normal channels helps identify and address communication or process gaps.

    Common mistakes

    Focusing on process compliance or immediate damage control rather than understanding and addressing the root cause of the communication breakdown.
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