A project manager is trying to realize benefits from new material on an adaptive project. This is the first time the project team is using the material so the team does not have information to identify and analyze risks. A team member informs the project manager that a local university has recently published a research journal on the same material.
Where should the project manager find this information?
The project manager should find this information in industrial studies. Industrial studies often contain technical information, research findings, and analyses related to materials and their applications, especially those conducted by universities and research institutions. Since the local university has published a research journal on the same material, it would be categorized under industrial studies, which are valuable resources for obtaining specific, technical information on industry-relevant topics.
EEFs include internal and external environmental factors that influence the project, such as regulatory standards, market conditions, and organizational culture. While useful for context, they do not typically contain specific research studies or technical information about new materials.