A project team member who has the expert knowledge necessary for the project is often...

Although the team member was absent, they possess expert knowledge that may impact project outcomes. The appropriate course of action is to schedule a meeting to hear their concerns and determine whether any adjustments are necessary. This aligns with stakeholder engagement best practices and the PMBOK® Guide’s principle of team collaboration and empowerment.

Option A discourages engagement and feedback.

Option C focuses on compliance rather than collaboration.

Option D misclassifies this situation as a risk when it is a communication and engagement issue.