A project is being closed early because the parent organization sold the business unit. The new owner's repres...
A project is being closed early because the parent organization sold the business unit. The new owner's representative tells the project manager to delete all project files immediately to save time. What should the project manager do?
- A.Delete the files as instructed because the new owner now controls the project.
- B.Keep a copy of the files on a personal drive in case they are needed later.
- ✓ Correct C.Check the closure and records-retention requirements with the PMO and legal before disposing of any project records.
- D.Ignore the instruction and archive all files as usual.
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is C. Project records may be subject to contractual, legal, and organizational retention requirements, especially during a sale. The project manager should confirm those requirements with the PMO and legal before disposing of anything. Deleting immediately (A) risks non-compliance. Keeping personal copies (B) breaches information security. Ignoring the instruction (D) is not appropriate without clarifying the requirements.
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