While planning the initiation stage, the Project Manager reviewed some threats that had been recorded in the Daily Log.
Which threat should have been assessed for possible risk responses to be included in the Initiation Stage Plan?
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A. B. C.C.
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Firstly, let me define some terms that will help with understanding the answer.
A "threat" in project management refers to a potential negative event or situation that may impact the project objectives. A "risk response" is an action taken to address or mitigate the potential negative impact of a risk.
Now, let's look at the three options given and evaluate which threat should have been assessed for possible risk responses to be included in the Initiation Stage Plan.
Option A: "MFH has no experience in outsourcing and this may affect understanding of what is required, resulting in inadequate plans and strategies."
This is a valid threat as it has the potential to negatively impact the project's objectives. If MFH (presumably a key project team member) lacks experience in outsourcing, this could lead to misunderstandings and inadequate planning, which could result in delays or even project failure. However, it is not necessarily a threat that would require a risk response in the initiation stage. It may be more appropriate to address this through training or mentoring during the project's execution phase.
Option B: "The Project Brief is a complex document and may not be approved by the Executive."
This is also a valid threat as the project brief is a critical document that outlines the project's objectives, scope, and constraints. If it is not approved by the Executive, the project may not be authorized to proceed. However, like the previous option, it may not necessarily require a risk response in the initiation stage. It may be more appropriate to address this by ensuring the project brief is well-written and meets the Executive's requirements before submission.
Option C: "There is a shortage of service providers so there is a possibility that no suitable service providers respond to the request for proposals. This would prevent the Outsourcing project from proceeding."
This is the most significant threat among the three options as it has the potential to prevent the project from even starting. If there is a shortage of service providers and none of them respond to the request for proposals, the project cannot be outsourced, which could significantly impact the project's objectives. As a result, this threat would require a risk response in the initiation stage, such as exploring alternative sourcing options or considering whether to delay the project until more service providers become available.
In summary, of the three options provided, the threat that should have been assessed for possible risk responses to be included in the Initiation Stage Plan is Option C, "there is a shortage of service providers so there is a possibility that no suitable service providers respond to the request for proposals. This would prevent the Outsourcing project from proceeding."