A project sponsor has requested documentation to determine the scheduled activities for a project that is running behind schedule.
Which of the following documents should the project manager send to the sponsor to quickly identify the project activities?
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A. B. C. D.D.
The document that the project manager should send to the sponsor to quickly identify the project activities is the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), which is answer D.
The WBS is a hierarchical decomposition of the project deliverables and work that needs to be performed to accomplish those deliverables. It breaks down the project into smaller, more manageable components, called work packages, which can then be easily scheduled, assigned, and tracked. Each work package is typically identified by a unique identifier or code and is associated with a specific deliverable, task, or activity.
By reviewing the WBS, the project sponsor can quickly identify the project activities that are behind schedule. The WBS provides a visual representation of the project's scope, showing all the major components and sub-components of the project. It enables the project manager to identify the specific tasks or work packages that are causing the project to fall behind schedule. The sponsor can also see which tasks or work packages are dependent on others, and which ones are critical to the project's success.
In contrast, the other answer options are not as relevant to identifying scheduled activities for a project running behind schedule.
A. RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed, and is a matrix used to define and clarify roles and responsibilities for a project. While it is an important document for defining roles and responsibilities, it does not provide information on scheduled activities for a project.
B. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, and is a tool used for strategic planning. While it is a valuable tool for analyzing the overall health and viability of a project, it does not provide information on scheduled activities for a project.
C. SOW stands for Statement of Work, and is a document that outlines the work that needs to be performed for a project. While it is an important document for defining the scope and objectives of a project, it does not provide information on scheduled activities for a project.