During the execution phase of a large scale project, a new stakeholder is identified that has
vital information that could impact the completion of the project. Which of the following is the
FIRST activity the project manager should undertake?

A.
Halt the project immediately; accept any changes requested by the new stakeholder once
all current stakeholders have been informed.

B.
Discuss the new stakeholder’s inputs/requirements with the project sponsor and take
advice on the consequent actions.

C.
Request that the new stakeholder raise an urgent change request for authorization to
change the scope of the project and submit it via the documented change request
procedure.

D.
Call a meeting of the key stakeholders to introduce the new stakeholder and discuss the
new input/requirements.