A project is underway when a key stakeholder requests an additional feature, extending the duration of a critical path task by two weeks. The project manager must evaluate the request and take necessary actions to manage the change. What should the project manager do FIRST in response to this situation?
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Reject the change request to maintain the original schedule and prevent any delays.
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Evaluate the impact of the new feature on the project's schedule baseline and overall objectives.
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Approve the change request to accommodate the stakeholder's need.
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Inform the stakeholder that changes cannot be made to tasks on the critical path when following the Waterfall Methodology.
When a key stakeholder requests a change that affects task duration on the critical path, the project manager should first assess the request's impact on the schedule baseline and other project constraints. This is done before taking any action, whether approving a change request or implementing corrective or preventive actions. The assessment's output forms the basis for decision-making, adjustments to the schedule, and communications to stakeholders.
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