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During a project update meeting, two core stakeholders begin arguing over a critical resource allocation that is pivotal to the project's next phase. One argues for a dedicated team to address quality assurance, while the other insists resources should focus on meeting the upcoming deadline. Based on PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition, which course of action should the project manager take?
a.
Allocate resources temporarily to each area until a detailed analysis can determine the best use.
b.
Facilitate a collaborative discussion to explore alternative solutions and seek a consensus.
c.
Assign an independent arbitrator to make the resource allocation decision promptly.
d.
Prioritize resources based on the risk assessment and impact on the project objectives.
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