A project manager for a large information technology consulting firm was assigned to manage a software integration project for an important client. The schedule was already established. Management at the client site responsible for the project then informed the project manager the project duration was too long. Changing market pressures require the project to be brought in one month earlier than scheduled. They had already reviewed the scope of the project and nothing could be cut. They requested that the project manager cut each activity duration estimate by 10 percent in order to accomplish the goal. What is the most appropriate thing for the project manager to do in this situation?

	a.	Meet with the team and evaluate how each activity can be cut by 10 percent to accomplish the goal.
	b.	Initiate change control processes, explain that the project schedule needs to stand, and review the risks involved.
	c.	Meet with management to review the original project management plan and discuss scope changes that would reduce project timeline.
	d.	Do more critical path activities in parallel.