QuestionQ122

Project Management Concepts

At a critical point in a project, the project team is experiencing burnout that is affecting work quality. The project manager evaluates whether additional time off can be approved. Which of the following enables the project manager to slow the work pace to address these concerns?

  • A Contingency reserves
  • B Escalation to the steering committee
  • C Backlog prioritization
  • D Critical path
Explanation

Contingency reserves provide schedule or cost capacity for responding to risks and unplanned impacts. A schedule contingency can absorb time needed for team recovery, enabling a slower work pace or additional time off while managing the effect on project delivery.

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