Midway through a strategic transformation program, an executive sponsor asks to add a customer-facing analytics dashboard that could extend delivery by a month and consume 8 percent of the remaining budget. To keep the program aligned with approved objectives, what should the program manager do next?
Escalate the request immediately to the steering committee so they can authorize the feature before detailed analysis delays progress
Decline the request because scope is baselined and advise revisiting the idea during benefits-realization reviews
Add the dashboard to the release backlog and use management reserve to cover any overrun, documenting the change after implementation
Perform a structured impact assessment covering cost, schedule, benefits, and strategic alignment, then submit a formal change request to the program's change control board for decision
The recommended action is to follow the program's formal change control process. The program manager first conducts a comprehensive impact analysis-cost, schedule, benefits, dependencies, and alignment with strategic objectives. The resulting documentation forms the change request that is routed to the change control board or equivalent governance body for a decision. This ensures leaders approve or reject the idea with full visibility, and baselines are only updated with proper authorization. The other options either bypass analysis, skip governance, or dismiss the request outright, any of which could undermine stakeholder confidence or strategic alignment.
Ask Bash
Bash is our AI bot, trained to help you pass your exam. AI Generated Content may display inaccurate information, always double-check anything important.
What is the role of a change control board in the program management process?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
Why is it critical to evaluate alignment with strategic goals for change requests?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
What is impact assessment, and why is it essential for change requests?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
PgMP
Governance
Your Score:
Report Issue
Bash, the Crucial Exams Chat Bot
AI Bot
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Pass with Confidence.
Project Management Package
You have hit the limits of our free tier, become a Premium Member today for unlimited access.
Military, Healthcare worker, Gov. employee or Teacher? See if you qualify for a Community Discount.
Monthly
$9.99
$9.99/mo
Billed monthly, Cancel any time.
3 Month Pass
$19.99
$6.66/mo
One time purchase of $19.99, Does not auto-renew.
BEST DEAL
Lifetime Pass
$29.99
One time purchase, Good for life.
What You Get
All Project Management Package plans include the following perks and exams .