A manufacturing enterprise follows a traditional hierarchical structure with a strict chain of command, formal approval gates, and clearly defined job roles. Management wants to select a life-cycle approach for a new plant-maintenance project where requirements are stable and scope changes are discouraged. Which project management approach would BEST align with this environment?
A hybrid approach that blends iterative and predictive techniques
A predictive, plan-based approach with detailed upfront planning and a linear sequence of phases
An adaptive approach that rapidly responds to change
An approach that favors informal collaboration over formal procedures
Predictive (plan-based) life cycles, often called Waterfall, rely on detailed requirements gathering and long-range planning before work begins, then execute the phases in a fixed linear order. This structure supports top-down decision making, extensive documentation, and formal approval gates that hierarchical organizations already use. Adaptive (Agile) or hybrid approaches emphasize flexibility, self-organizing teams, and iterative delivery, which conflict with rigid chains of command. Likewise, methods that prioritize informal collaboration over procedures misalign with the company's culture. Therefore the predictive approach is most appropriate.
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