A project manager is identifying stakeholders for a new construction project. They know that a local environmental group will likely oppose the project. How should this group be categorized and managed?

Answer options:

Low Power, High Interest -> Monitor

High Power, Low Interest -> Keep Satisfied

High Power, High Interest -> Manage Closely

Ignore them as they are negative stakeholders.

How to approach this question

Assess Power (Influence) and Interest (Concern). Activists usually have both.

Full Answer

C.High Power, High Interest -> Manage Closely✓ Correct

Stakeholder Analysis (Task 4). Negative stakeholders are still stakeholders and often require the MOST attention to prevent them from derailing the project.

Common mistakes

Underestimating the power of external groups.

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