The correct answer is D – Communicate the risk of a negative ROI to the stakeholders, and update the release plan. Agile values transparency and collaboration. When the team identifies risks to business outcomes such as ROI, they must promptly inform stakeholders and work collaboratively to reassess scope, value, and strategy.
From the PMI Agile Practice Guide:
“Agile teams provide ongoing visibility to stakeholders. If delivery metrics reveal financial concerns, the product owner and stakeholders evaluate whether to pivot, persevere, or stop.”
(PMI Agile Practice Guide, Section 3.4 – Value-Driven Delivery and Transparency)
Mike Griffiths adds:
“Agile planning is value-based. If ROI is unlikely to be achieved, stakeholders must be informed early so informed decisions can be made.”
(Mike Griffiths, PMI-ACP Exam Prep, Chapter 3 – Value-Driven Delivery)
Incorrect options:
A assumes trimming scope is sufficient without stakeholder input.
B contradicts team stability and morale principles.
C helps identify inefficiencies but doesn’t replace transparency.
Answer: D
