Which of the following can the project manager do to manage scope creep?

Being open-minded to new ideas can encourage scope creep rather than manage it, as it suggests a willingness to incorporate changes without strict control.

Being flexible about what needs to be done can lead to an unstructured approach, making it difficult to control scope and increasing the likelihood of creep.

Being specific when defining project objectives in the project plan establishes a clear, agreed-upon baseline for what the project will deliver. This clarity makes it easier to identify when new requirements or tasks are introduced that fall outside the original scope, thus helping to manage and prevent scope creep.

While positivity is good for team morale and customer relations, simply being positive when approached with changes does not actively manage scope creep; a formal change control process is required.