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PMP · Question 10 · Task 10: Manage project changes

A key stakeholder requests a significant feature addition during the execution phase of a predictive project. The change would add substantial business value but would impact the timeline by 6 weeks and increase the budget by 15%. The stakeholder has significant influence and is pressuring for immediate implementation. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Answer options:

A.

Implement the change immediately to satisfy the key stakeholder and maintain the relationship

B.

Reject the change to protect the project baseline and schedule

C.

Assess the impact on scope, schedule, and cost, then submit to the change control board

D.

Negotiate with the stakeholder to defer the change to a future phase or project

How to approach this question

In predictive projects, all changes must go through formal change control processes regardless of stakeholder influence. Impact assessment comes before any decisions.

Full Answer

C.Assess the impact on scope, schedule, and cost, then submit to the change control board✓ Correct
C
Predictive projects require formal change control processes. Even valuable changes from influential stakeholders must be properly assessed for impact and submitted through governance structures for informed decision-making.

Common mistakes

Being swayed by stakeholder influence to bypass processes, or making decisions without proper impact assessment and governance review.

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