A healthcare company recently hired a new vice president of product development. The vice president tells the project manager that the current project does not support the company's overall…

The correct answer is A. Project sponsor. The project sponsor should be consulted first because they are the executive who authorized and championed the project. A new VP requesting project closure is a significant escalation, but the sponsor has ultimate authority over the project and must be engaged before any formal…

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Question

A healthcare company recently hired a new vice president of product development. The vice president tells the project manager that the current project does not support the company's overall objectives, and the vice president wants to close the project. Which of the following should be consulted FIRST as a result of this request?

Options

AProject sponsor
BStakeholders
CChief Financial Officer
DPortfolio director

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A
85% (51)
B
8% (5)
C
2% (1)
D
5% (3)

Explanation

The project sponsor should be consulted first because they are the executive who authorized and championed the project. A new VP requesting project closure is a significant escalation, but the sponsor has ultimate authority over the project and must be engaged before any formal action is taken. The sponsor can validate whether the concern is legitimate, negotiate with the VP, or initiate a formal project closure process. Stakeholders (B), the CFO (C), and the portfolio director (D) may eventually be involved, but the sponsor is the appropriate first point of contact for a project closure request.

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