A project manager discovers that a team member has been falsifying quality inspection records to avoid rework. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Question

Project Management (PMP) — Hard

A project manager discovers that a team member has been falsifying quality inspection records to avoid rework. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Falsifying quality inspection records compromises project integrity. Reporting the ethical violation through organizational channels is crucial, as it ensures transparency and accountability. Confronting the team member privately may not address the underlying issue, while ignoring it or reperforming inspections without informing management can perpetuate the problem.