Exam PMP topic 1 question 1077 discussion

C. Refer to the resource management plan

Under normal circumstances, I think it's C. However, if you look closely at the problem, it clearly states that it is “due to downsizing of the organization.” The PM does not have authority over the organization's capabilities. You need to run to your sponsor and discuss.

When a key resource like the SME leaves the project, the project manager should: 1. Refer to the resource management plan to understand the procedures for replacing or reassigning resources. 2. Identify potential risks and impacts on the project schedule, budget, and quality. 3. Develop a plan to address the gap, such as: - Reassigning tasks to other team members. - Hiring a new SME or contractor. - Training existing team members to take over the responsibilities. The resource management plan should outline the procedures for handling resource changes, ensuring minimal disruption to the project.

In this situation, the project manager should consult the project sponsor (option B). The project sponsor is typically responsible for providing support, resources, and guidance to the project manager, making them an essential point of contact in addressing the loss of a key SME resource.

In a situation of a organizational downsize, you don't getting new rescources in replacement for the SME. So the rescource management plan will not help you. You need to check with the sponsor.

Stakeholder register is the input of Resource management plan.

In the scenario where organizational downsizing results in the loss of a key Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a multiyear project, the project manager should: C. Refer to the resource management plan. The resource management plan is a part of the project management plan that provides guidance on how project resources should be categorized, allocated, managed, and released. It likely contains procedures and policies for dealing with situations like the loss of a key resource. This plan should outline steps for identifying and acquiring new resources, reallocating existing resources, and adjusting timelines and strategies to compensate for the change.

The resource management plan outlines how resources will be identified, acquired, managed, and released. In the case of losing a key SME due to downsizing, consulting the resource management plan would provide guidance on how to address such resource-related issues.

B: This is an organizational issue. PM needs the guidance of the Sponsor.

Referring to the resource management plan can help the project manager in assessing the impact of the SME's departure, identifying the criticality of the resource, and understanding procedures for resource replacement or reallocation.

C. Refer to the resource management plan.

Resource Management Plan will have details of hiring, reliving of resources etc, and he should refer to it.