The best answer is D because it involves engaging the stakeholders in the decision-making process and respecting their preferences and expectations. The project manager should not impose a new approach on the stakeholders without their consent or input, as this could lead to resistance, confusion, or dissatisfaction. The project manager should also not delegate the decision to the team only, as this could exclude the stakeholders’ perspectives and needs. The project manager should explain the benefits and challenges of both the predictive and agile approaches, and facilitate a collaborative discussion with the stakeholders to reach a mutual agreement on the best approach for the new project. This would demonstrate the project manager’s leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, as well as the ability to adapt to changing organizational and environmental factors. References:
PMBOK Guide, 7th edition, page 27, section 2.2.1, “Tailoring”
PMBOK Guide, 7th edition, page 29, section 2.2.2, “Stakeholder Engagement”
PMBOK Guide, 7th edition, page 31, section 2.2.3, “Leadership”
PMBOK Guide, 7th edition, page 33, section 2.2.4, “Teamwork”
PMBOK Guide, 7th edition, page 35, section 2.2.5, “Communication”
Agile Practice Guide, page 8, section 1.2, “What is Agile?”
Agile Practice Guide, page 9, section 1.3, “Why Use Agile Approaches?”
Agile Practice Guide, page 10, section 1.4, “When to Use Agile Approaches?”
Agile Practice Guide, page 11, section 1.5, “Tailoring to the Project Environment”
Agile Practice Guide, page 12, section 1.6, “Implementing Agile: Creating an Agile Environment”
Agile Practice Guide, page 13, section 1.7, “Implementing Agile: Delivering in an Agile Environment”
Agile Practice Guide, page 14, section 1.8, “Organizational Considerations for Project Agility”
