Question

an external vendor is attempting to sell a team member a lower - quality grade of wood to build stands inside a gymnasium. what should the team member do?
report the situation to the project manager.
accept the discounted materials from the vendor.
report the vendor to the appropriate regulation authorities.
report the situation to the project sponsor.

Explanation:

In a project management context, the team member should follow the proper chain of command. Reporting to the project manager is the immediate and appropriate action as the project manager is responsible for overseeing project activities, including procurement and quality - related decisions. Accepting the discounted materials would compromise the project quality (which is a risk to the project's success). Reporting to the project sponsor is a higher - level step that may be done later, but the first point of contact should be the project manager. Reporting the vendor to authorities might be a step if there is evidence of unethical or illegal business practices, but again, the project manager should be informed first to assess the situation within the project framework.

Answer:

Report the situation to the project manager.