An organization is altering their schedule, and the project team is now expected to be...

Since team members report to different functional groups and follow their respective schedules, the project manager should collaborate with the functional managers to align schedules or request an exception. This maintains organizational policy while facilitating effective collaboration on the project.

According to the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition, the project manager is responsible for managing team performance and ensuring collaboration. Cross-functional coordination, especially in matrix organizations, requires negotiation with functional managers to align resources.

Option A bypasses the company's policy and could be unrealistic.

Option B alters corporate policy, which is typically outside the project manager’s authority.

Option C questions the need rather than resolving the misalignment.