A specific deliverable is needed in order to meet a project requirement. Another project has already constructed this deliverable and there is a strategic push for re-usable, leveraged components to be utilized. Which of the following actions should the project manager take?
A. Ignore the other project so as not to introduce inter-dependencies between projects as this could adversely affect the project schedule.
B. Identify project dependency as a threat, update risk register and inform stakeholders so that a decision can be made.
C. Plan to leverage the other project's deliverables, make a direct project cost savings and meet organizational strategic goals.
D. Escalate the issue to the project sponsor so that a project decision can be made so that the project has clear direction going forward.