What should the project manager do first?

An organization is initiating a project that will be using new technology. The complexity of the project requires excellent technical skills. After reviewing the proposed project management plan, the project sponsor asks for options to reduce the labor cost without introducing risk to the project delivery.

What should the project manager do first?
A . Review the risk register and assign functional managers as resources.
B. Analyze the resource pool and assign internal resources who participated in past projects.
C. Perform an analysis of the key cost drivers and present alternatives.
D. Review the work breakdown structure (WBS) to ensure there are adequate resources.

Answer: C