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PMP · Question 79 · Task 9: Integrate project planning activities

A project manager discovers that two different teams working on related project components have made conflicting technical decisions that will prevent proper system integration. Each team believes their approach is correct and has valid technical justifications. The integration is scheduled to begin in three weeks. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Answer options:

A.

Bring both teams together to understand the technical approaches and identify integration requirements

B.

Choose the approach from the more experienced team

C.

Escalate the technical conflict to senior management for resolution

D.

Delay the integration timeline to allow more time for resolution

How to approach this question

Technical conflicts between teams require collaborative problem-solving that understands all approaches and integration requirements before determining resolution strategies.

Full Answer

A.Bring both teams together to understand the technical approaches and identify integration requirements✓ Correct
Technical integration conflicts require understanding all approaches and integration requirements. Collaborative problem-solving often reveals solutions that leverage the best aspects of different approaches.

Common mistakes

Making authority-based decisions, escalating before attempting collaboration, or changing timelines without understanding the technical issues.
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