PMP Practice Question: Business Environment — Predictive, Hard
You are managing a predictive infrastructure project for a public utility company with a detailed WBS, approved baseline, and 24-month timeline. At month 16, a new CEO joins the organization and introduces a strategic initiative to adopt renewable energy sources. She directs that your project must now incorporate solar panel installations and battery storage systems, representing a 40% scope increase. The CEO expects the same completion date, stating 'we need to show renewable commitment to our board and regulators.' Your project sponsor privately tells you to 'make it work' to avoid conflict with the new executive. The additional scope has not gone through formal change control, and preliminary analysis suggests the original budget is insufficient. What is your best course of action?
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