Question

A project is in the planning phase and requires tremendous time and effort for data collection and analysis. The project sponsor asks the project manager to skip a planned focus group discussion and brainstorming sessions in an effort to accelerate the process.

What should the project manager do next?

A$.$Report the issue to the project steering committee.

B$.$Acknowledge the project sponsor's request and skip the sessions.

C$.$Tell the project sponsor that skipping the sessions will jeopardize the project.

D$.$Meet with the project sponsor to understand the reasons for the time constraints.