A project manager is leading a project with a very tight budget. A team member suggests a creative way to automate a testing process that will save money in the long run but costs $5,000 upfront. The project does not have $5,000 in the budget. What should the PM do?

Answer options:

Reject the idea due to lack of funds.

Use the contingency reserve.

Create a business case showing the ROI (Return on Investment) and submit a change request for additional funding.

Ask the team member to pay for it.

How to approach this question

Good idea + No money = Business Case.

C.Create a business case showing the ROI (Return on Investment) and submit a change request for additional funding.✓ Correct

Task 1 (Value) and Task 5 (Budget). Value delivery often requires investment. The PM facilitates the decision by providing the data (ROI).

Rejecting improvements because 'it's not in the budget'. Budgets can change if value is proven.

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