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PMP · Question 32 · Task 3: Evaluate and address external business environment changes
A project manager is leading a software development project. A competitor unexpectedly releases a new feature that makes the project's core value proposition obsolete.<br/><br/>Which TWO actions should the project manager take FIRST? (Select TWO)
A project manager is leading a software development project. A competitor unexpectedly releases a new feature that makes the project's core value proposition obsolete.<br/><br/>Which TWO actions should the project manager take FIRST? (Select TWO)
Answer options:
A.
Cancel the project immediately to save resources.
B.
Analyze the impact of the competitor's release on the project's business case.
C.
Ignore the competitor and focus on the original scope.
D.
Accelerate the schedule to beat the competitor.
E.
Present options (e.g., pivot, cancel, modify) to the project sponsor.
F.
File a lawsuit against the competitor.
How to approach this question
External Change -> Assess Impact -> Recommend Options. Do not act (Cancel/Accelerate) without approval.
Full Answer
When the external environment changes (competitor action), the PM must Assess (B) and then Recommend (E). Acting unilaterally (A, C, D) is risky. The business case must be re-validated.
Common mistakes
Reacting emotionally (D - go faster!) instead of strategically.
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