What should the project manager do?

A project manager works for a large software development company that has multiple strategic business groups. The project manager has been assigned to develop maintenance planning software for a power plant. The project manager heard that a similar project that was executed by another business group in the company recently failed. The project manager is concerned about the project’s performance and wants to take steps to help the project succeed.

What should the project manager do?
A . Evaluate the project risk and try to replace the project with another one within the organization.
B . Inform the project sponsor about the risk and try to convince them to withdraw the project.
C . Study and apply the lessons learned from the failed project so that this project does not follow the same pattern.
D . Continue executing the project using the project manager’s usual methods as all projects are unique.

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Answer: C