Explanation
According to the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, the project manager should ensure that the project processes are aligned with the organizational processes and standards, and that they deliver value to the stakeholders.
The project manager should also communicate and collaborate with the project team and the senior management to address any issues or concerns that may affect the project quality or performance. Therefore, the project manager should schedule a review of the process steps with the team and the COO to clarify the purpose and importance of each step, and to seek their input and feedback on how to improve the process efficiency and effectiveness. Option A is incorrect because it implies that the project manager is bypassing the COO and escalating the issue to the other executive leadership members, which could create conflict or distrust. Option B is incorrect because it suggests that the project manager is imposing a directive approach on the team, which could demotivate or discourage them. Option D is incorrect because it assumes that the project manager can redesign the process without consulting the team or the COO, which could result in misalignment or resistance. References: PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, Chapter 3: Doing the Work, Section 3.1: Executing the Project, p. 47-48.