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PMP · Question 47 · Task 10: Manage project changes

A project manager receives a change request that would add significant value to the project but would require extending the timeline by 3 months and increasing the budget by 20%. The change aligns with organizational strategy but wasn't anticipated during initial planning. The project is currently on schedule and within budget. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Answer options:

A.

Conduct a comprehensive impact analysis including benefits, costs, risks, and alternatives

B.

Reject the change to protect the current project baseline

C.

Accept the change since it aligns with organizational strategy

D.

Negotiate with the requestor to reduce the scope of the change

How to approach this question

Significant change requests require comprehensive impact analysis before any decisions, regardless of strategic alignment or current project status.

Full Answer

A.Conduct a comprehensive impact analysis including benefits, costs, risks, and alternatives✓ Correct
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Change management requires thorough impact analysis to understand all implications of significant changes. This analysis informs decision-making and ensures all factors are considered.

Common mistakes

Making decisions based on strategic alignment alone, rejecting changes without analysis, or negotiating without understanding full impacts.

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