You are managing an internal project where a vice president from the user group is acting as the sponsor. You have just been informed by your team that the critical path has slipped by three weeks. You should:

A.
See the sponsor after you have evaluated alternatives, recommendations, and performed an impact analysis

B.
Inform your senior management of the problem and tell them that you will get back to them after you assessed the situation

C.
Look for someone to blame before you see the sponsor

D.
Do nothing until the slippage occurs

E.
Immediately inform the sponsor and ask for advice