A project manager discovers that project artifacts are not being updated consistently across the team. Some team members are working with outdated versions of documents, leading to rework and confusion. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Implement a strict document control process with mandatory check-in/check-out procedures

Assess the current artifact management practices and identify the root causes of the inconsistency

Assign a dedicated team member to manage all project artifacts and version control

Schedule weekly meetings to review and synchronize all project artifacts