PMP Practice Question: Business Environment — Predictive, Medium
A project manager is leading a predictive product development project in a highly regulated medical device industry. Six months into the twelve-month project, a major competitor fails a regulatory audit, causing the regulatory agency to increase scrutiny across the entire industry. The agency announces more frequent inspections and stricter documentation requirements. The project's quality management plan was based on previous regulatory standards. The project is currently on schedule and within budget. What is the most appropriate action?
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