While sifting through the project files he had recently requested, a project manager came across a file that was labeled “confidential.” Thinking it was related to the project, he opened the file and saw “sexual harassment report” typed on the top of the document, along with the name of a project team member. Within his organization, sexual harassment reports were sealed documents, so it was unclear whether the file was intentionally given to him. What should the project manager do?

A. Read the file, since it involves a project team member and is therefore relevant to the project.

B. Read the file and then return it to the human resource department to determine whether the file was intentionally given to him.

C. Before reading the file, confront the team member and allow them to volunteer the information.

D. Before reading the file, check with the human resource department to determine whether the file was intentionally given to him.