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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 5Question 37
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 4: Support organizational changeorganizational changechange resistancecultural assessmentchange management

    PMP · Question 37 · Task 4: Support organizational change

    A project manager is leading a digital transformation initiative that will significantly change how employees perform their daily work. Early feedback indicates that some departments are resistant to the changes, citing concerns about job security and increased workload. The resistance is beginning to impact project progress and stakeholder support. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Escalate the resistance issues to senior management for resolution

    B.

    Assess the organizational culture and understand the specific concerns driving the resistance

    C.

    Implement additional training programs to help employees adapt to the changes

    D.

    Modify the project scope to reduce the impact on resistant departments

    How to approach this question

    When facing organizational resistance, assess culture and understand specific concerns before implementing change management strategies or escalating issues.

    Full Answer

    B.Assess the organizational culture and understand the specific concerns driving the resistance✓ Correct
    Organizational change management requires understanding the cultural context and specific concerns driving resistance to develop targeted strategies that address root causes rather than symptoms.

    Common mistakes

    Students often choose escalation (A) or immediate solutions like training (C), missing the need to first understand organizational culture and specific resistance concerns.
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