In Agile frameworks such as Scrum, the Product Owner is responsible for maintaining and prioritizing the product backlog. If the team is unclear or in disagreement, the Project Manager (or Scrum Master) should facilitate a conversation between the team and the Product Owner to clarify the order based on business value and dependencies.
Per the Agile Practice Guide, backlog prioritization is a key responsibility of the Product Owner. This ensures the team is always working on the most valuable stories aligned with the project's strategic goals.
Option A forces a choice without validating the business priority.
Option C risks prioritizing ease over value.
Option D may help with team conflict but does not address prioritization directly.
References:
Agile Practice Guide, Section 3.1 - Product Owner Role
PMBOK Guide - Seventh Edition, Value Delivery System
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