During stage 3, the operational staff that handle course bookings asked for the project scope to be increased for an online booking function. The additional product has been as it will enable them to process bookings more quickly and accurately.
Is this an appropriate application of the 'focus on products' principle, and why?
No, because there needs to be an understanding of the products from the start of the project. The 'focus on products' principle emphasizes the importance of clear requirements and well-defined product descriptions from the beginning. This reduces the risk of misunderstandings, scope creep, and disputes over project deliverables. Adding new scope at a later stage contradicts this principle as it implies that the initial project scope was not well-defined or understood.
B. Yes, because the project needs to fulfill stakeholder expectations by delivering the products required.
This is very tricky as both B & C seems to be correct option. Refer 3.6 Focus on Product This is because the purpose of a project is to fulfil stakeholder expectations in accordance with the business justification. - This statement supports option B Reduces the risk of user dissatisfaction and acceptance disputes by agreeing, at the start, what will be produced by the project. - Supports Option C
B is correct option, if there is valid business justification, then the change would be approved and PPD updated to fulfill stakeholder expectation.