ProcessIntegrate project planning activitieseasy
A project manager is assigned to a new project but finds there is no clear statement of the project's objectives, high-level scope, or authority. What should the project manager do first?
- AWork with the sponsor to develop the project charter that defines objectives, high-level scope, and the project manager's authority.
- BBegin assigning tasks to the team to avoid losing time.
- CCreate a detailed project schedule based on assumptions.
- DWait for stakeholders to provide direction before taking any action.
Explanation
Correct answer: AA project should be properly authorized; the charter establishes objectives, high-level scope, and authority.
- A
- Correct. Developing the charter with the sponsor formally authorizes the project and clarifies its purpose and the project manager's authority.
- B
- Assigning work before objectives and authority are clear risks effort in the wrong direction.
- C
- Detailed scheduling on unvalidated assumptions is premature without defined objectives.
- D
- Passive waiting stalls the project; the project manager should actively work with the sponsor to establish direction.