During a business review meeting, a key stakeholder raised a concern on the quality of...

When a concern is escalated by a key stakeholder, the project manager should first clarify the concern directly with the stakeholder. This ensures accurate understanding before taking corrective actions with the team.

The PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition stresses effective stakeholder engagement, communication, and managing concerns early.

Option A involves the team too early without context.

Option B skips clarification and jumps into defense.

Option C assumes team fault without stakeholder input.