Agile roles are clearly defined to avoid overlap and confusion. According to thePMI Agile Practice Guide (Section 3.3 Agile Roles), theProduct Owneris responsible forbacklog prioritization and stakeholder communication, not managing team tasks. Task management is the domain of the self-organizing team and facilitated by the Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager.
Mike Griffiths in thePMI-ACP Exam Prep Book (Chapter 4: Stakeholder Engagement)reinforces that resolving role confusion through discussion helpsrealign expectations and improve team performance.
* Option Cis correct: by clarifying roles and responsibilities, the agile project manager helps prevent overreach and ensures smoother collaboration.
* Option Aaddresses the issue too late and in the wrong forum.
* Option Bmisrepresents agile dynamics (self-organizing teams).
* Option Drisks team morale and doesn't address the root cause.