Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 306

A regulatory branch of an environmental government agency has recently placed a ban on the manufacturing of a specified thickness of plastic packaging products. This ban will take effect in 12 months. The project manager for a startup firm working in alternative packaging has been monitoring the progress of this law for a while and, as part of the risk management, has identified new products that can support a growing customer base.
What should the project manager do next?

Answer options

• A. Begin a marketing campaign to sell alternative packaging after the 12-month period ends
• B. Organize a meeting with all stakeholders and review the stakeholder engagement plan
• C. Continue production processes and plan to discuss changes at the next annual target review meeting
• D. Inform management of the new law as an opportunity to expand market share and share the proposed products

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because informing management about the new law provides an opportunity to seize market advantages and capitalize on the proposed products. Option A is too passive as it waits until after the ban, while B focuses on stakeholder engagement without directly addressing the law's implications. Option C ignores the need for proactive adaptation to the regulatory change.