When an Activity That Is Part of a Project Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

When an activity that is part of a project is not on track, what should a project manager do?

• A) Reassign different staff members to the activity
• B) Work out what corrective action is necessary to take, and implement it
• C) Take over the activity themselves
• D) Adjust the project scope downwards and advise stakeholders accordingly
• E) None of these responses are correct.

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