During the initiation phase of a new IT upgrade project, the project manager must define exactly which deliverables and activities are in scope and which are explicitly out of scope so that all stakeholders understand the project boundaries and scope creep is prevented. Which document should the project manager create to capture this information?
The preliminary scope statement is created during the initiation phase to outline what the project will and will not include. This helps in setting clear boundaries and prevents scope creep. The project charter authorizes the project and provides high-level objectives but does not go into the detailed inclusions and exclusions found in a scope document. The risk management plan and communication plan are developed later during the planning phase and address different aspects of the project.
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