As a project manager, Abel must assign a complex task to one of his team members. He had to choose between two team members who were both equally capable of fulfilling the task. But, one of them is a member of Abel$$s in$-$group while the other one is far more distant. How should Abel behave?

a$.$

Disclose the situation to appropriate stakeholders and solicit a joint decision

b$.$

Choose the in$-$group person as the trust relationship will benefit the project

c$.$

Choose the person not in his in$-$group to avoid misunderstandings

d$.$

Assign a third team member to decide to avoid the conflict of interest