PMP Practice Question: Business Environment — Hybrid, Hard
A manufacturing company is implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system using a hybrid approach. The core financial modules follow a predictive methodology due to integration complexity and year-end cutover requirements, while supply chain modules use iterative releases based on business priority. Six months into the 18-month project, a major acquisition is announced. The acquired company uses completely different systems and processes, and integration is expected within 12 months. Executive leadership wants to expand the project scope to include the acquired company, but this would require significant changes to architecture, data migration strategy, and timeline. The project is currently on track for the original scope. What should the project manager do FIRST?
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