Project Scope Definition

Correct Answer: Record the suggestions and submit them to the Change Control Board (CCB)

In project management, any scope changes or enhancements suggested during the execution phase should be documented and submitted to the Change Control Board (CCB). The CCB is responsible for reviewing and deciding whether or not these suggestions should be implemented based on factors such as the project's overall objectives, time, budget, and resources. The other options are not recommended. Instructing team members to stop thinking of scope enhancements might stifle creativity and innovation and is not a good practice. Implementing the suggestions directly without CCB approval could lead to scope creep or may impact the project's time, cost or resources. Accepting the suggestions but postponing their implementation until the next project phase could also cause problems if they are forgotten or if implementation in the next phase disrupts the project's schedule or budget.

Correct Answer: Gather all related documentation regarding the requested change and submit it to the project change control board.

The best answer is to gather all related documentation regarding the requested change and submit it to the project change control board. The process of change management is a crucial aspect of project management. Any proposed changes to the project, such as adding a new deliverable that was not included in the original project scope should go through the project's change control process to evaluate the impact on the project's cost, schedule, resources, and risks. This is why 'immediately start the construction of the basketball court to meet the demands of the locals' and 'reject the request as it was not originally a part of the project scope' are both wrong - neither approach follows an orderly change control process. Starting the construction immediately ignores the potential impact of the change on the wider project, while outright rejection does not utilize the change control process to formally consider the requested change. Initiating a new project to include the construction of the basketball court is also not the correct action. This approach may fragment project management activities and harm project coordination efforts. These activities should be centralized under the current project using the project's change control process.

Correct Answer: Document the change request and assess its impact on the project charter and preliminary scope statement

During the project initiation phase, the project manager should handle the investor's request for an additional floor by documenting the change request and assessing its impact on the project charter and preliminary scope statement. This is the most appropriate action because the project is still in its early stages, and formal change control processes may not yet be in place. The project manager needs to evaluate how this significant change affects the project's objectives, constraints, and preliminary scope before proceeding further. This approach ensures that all stakeholders are informed of the potential changes and their implications, allowing for informed decision-making about whether to incorporate the new floor into the project scope or not.