A project manager discovers that two different teams working on related project components have developed incompatible technical approaches. The incompatibility wasn't discovered until integration testing began. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Answer options:

Determine which team's approach is technically superior and require the other team to adapt

Require both teams to start over with a coordinated approach

Assess the impact of the incompatibility and evaluate options for resolution, including technical and schedule implications

Escalate the technical incompatibility to senior management for resolution

How to approach this question

When facing technical incompatibilities, comprehensive impact assessment should precede decisions about resolution approaches.

Full Answer

C.Assess the impact of the incompatibility and evaluate options for resolution, including technical and schedule implications✓ Correct

Technical incompatibilities require comprehensive assessment of impact and resolution options to determine the most effective approach considering all project constraints.

Common mistakes

Making immediate decisions about which approach to use without assessing the full impact and available resolution options.

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