A project manager is reviewing the schedule and notices a sequence of tasks that dictates the earliest possible completion date of the project. One of these tasks is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. What is the MOST appropriate action for the project manager to take?
Use the Critical Path Method to assess the impact of the delay on the project schedule.
Reallocate resources from other tasks to mitigate the delay.
Proceed without changes as the delay will not affect the project completion date.
Apply Earned Value Management to monitor the project's progress.
The sequence of tasks that dictates the earliest possible completion date is known as the critical path. Delays on tasks within this path directly affect the project's finish date. Applying the Critical Path Method (CPM) allows the project manager to analyze the impact of the delay on the overall schedule and determine necessary adjustments, such as implementing schedule compression techniques. Proceeding without changes ignores the potential delay to the project completion date. Earned Value Management (EVM) is a performance measurement technique but does not specifically address schedule impact analysis. Reallocating resources may help mitigate delays but should be decided after analyzing the schedule using CPM.
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