Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Practice – Question1504

You have been a project manager for seven years. You now are managing the construction of a new facility that must comply with the government's newly issued environmental standards. You want to ensure that your team members are able to select methods to
complete various activities on the project without needing to involve you in each situation. As you prepare your human resource management plan, you should document this information in which of the following______________


A.
Roles and responsibilities section
B. Resource assignment matrix
C. Resource breakdown structure
D. Staffing management plan

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
Authority refers to the right to apply project resources, make decisions, and sign approvals. Examples include selecting methods to complete activities, quality acceptance, and responding to variances in the project. The individual authority of each team member
should match their individual responsibilities. This is documented in the roles and responsibilities section in the human resource management plan.