ExpertPMP · Question 37 · Task 8: Plan and manage scope
A project manager is working on a software development project where the client has requested a feature that the technical team believes will create significant technical debt and maintenance challenges. The feature is not critical to core functionality but the client insists it's important for their business process. What should the project manager do?
A project manager is working on a software development project where the client has requested a feature that the technical team believes will create significant technical debt and maintenance challenges. The feature is not critical to core functionality but the client insists it's important for their business process. What should the project manager do?
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Implement the feature as requested since the client is paying for the project
Refuse to implement the feature due to technical debt concerns
Facilitate a discussion between the client and technical team to explore alternatives that meet the business need with less technical risk
Implement the feature but document the technical debt for future resolution
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