The project board has asked user and supplier assurance to review all product descriptions relating to the 'updated corporate quality procedures', prior to authorizing the stage plan for stage 3
Is this appropriate as part of the 'directing a project' process, and why?
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A. B. C. D.D.
The correct answer is B. Yes, because project assurance should review the stage 3 plan for viability, if requested by the project board.
The process of directing a project involves making key decisions and providing guidance to the project manager and the team. One of the key responsibilities of the project board during this process is to ensure that the project remains viable and aligned with the organization's objectives.
In this case, the project board has requested user and supplier assurance to review all product descriptions relating to the updated corporate quality procedures before authorizing the stage plan for stage 3. This request is appropriate as part of the directing a project process because it aligns with the project board's responsibility to ensure that the project remains viable and meets the organization's objectives.
User and supplier assurance are responsible for reviewing the product descriptions to ensure that they are accurate, complete, and meet the requirements of the updated corporate quality procedures. By doing so, they are helping the project board make an informed decision about authorizing the stage plan for stage 3.
Option A is incorrect because project assurance is not responsible for assessing whether all stakeholders have been identified. This is the responsibility of the project manager.
Option C is incorrect because while the project manager is responsible for writing product descriptions, it is appropriate for user and supplier assurance to review them to ensure that they meet the requirements of the updated corporate quality procedures.
Option D is incorrect because the project board has already requested user and supplier assurance to review the product descriptions. Therefore, the project board has delegated this responsibility to them. However, the project board should still review the product descriptions before authorizing the stage plan for stage 3 based on the feedback from user and supplier assurance.