Question 680
A cross-border electronics project learns that a new export-control rule will restrict one supplier's components in six weeks. The team has identified a response and must obtain a justified decision before moving forward. How should the project manager escalate or authorize the remaining decision?
Explanation
Correct Answer
This decision respects the accountable project authority and the scenario’s remaining exposure: Escalate a material architecture change before a supplier commitment becomes irreversible. The response being governed is Assess regulatory effective dates and alternative designs, then reprioritize procurement and delivery plans. and the completion measure is The approved supply plan uses permitted components with documented compliance and schedule implications.
Incorrect Answers
Withhold pilot expansion until the accountable clinical executive signs off the safety gate. That safeguard does not address the specific risk here: continuing orders under the old rule creates avoidable customs and contractual exposure. The relevant follow-up is: Escalate a material architecture change before a supplier commitment becomes irreversible.
Ask investment governance whether the revised value case justifies proceeding or rephasing. That safeguard does not address the specific risk here: continuing orders under the old rule creates avoidable customs and contractual exposure. The relevant follow-up is: Escalate a material architecture change before a supplier commitment becomes irreversible.
Consolidate overlapping forums through formally approved terms of reference. That safeguard does not address the specific risk here: continuing orders under the old rule creates avoidable customs and contractual exposure. The relevant follow-up is: Escalate a material architecture change before a supplier commitment becomes irreversible.