A specific deliverable is needed in order to meet a project requirement. Another project has
already constructed this deliverable and there is a strategic push for re-usable, leveraged
components to be utilized. Which of the following actions should the project manager take?
A.
Escalate the issue to the project sponsor so that a project decision can be made so that
the project has clear direction going forward.
B.
Plan to leverage the other project’s deliverables, make a direct project cost savings and
meet organizational strategic goals.
C.
Ignore the other project so as not to introduce inter-dependencies between projects as
this could adversely affect the project schedule.
D.
Identify project dependency as a threat, update risk register and inform stakeholders so
that a decision can be made.
Explanation: