Question

A project is midway through execution when a functional manager verbally instructs a developer to add a small reporting feature to a deliverable, saying it is 'too minor to bother with paperwork.' The developer implements the change during the next sprint. When the project manager reviews the sprint output, the new feature is discovered. What should the project manager do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Document the change as a formal change request and route it through the integrated change control process for evaluation

Answer

Accept the change since it is already implemented and the functional manager approved it

Answer

Direct the developer to immediately remove the feature and revert the deliverable to the baseline

Answer

Update the scope baseline to include the new feature and inform the sponsor at the next status meeting