Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1208

A project manager for a long, complex project has one outspoken, and often negative, stakeholder. Knowing that the project team could suffer if this negativity spreads, the project manager wants to find ways to gain this stakeholders support.
What should the project manager to?


A.
Tell the stakeholder that this negativity could put the projects success at risk.
B. Ask the stakeholders manager to assign a more positive resource.
C. Build a stronger relationship with the stakeholder by listening to concerns, showing empathy, and asking for input on project issues.
D. Explain to the stakeholder the effect this attitude is having, and ask them to leave the project if they are unable to be more positive.

Correct Answer: C