A project manager for a new dam construction project notices that the representative from an environmental agency, a key stakeholder, has not been attending meetings or responding to emails. The project is approaching a critical phase requiring the agency's input. What is the project manager's BEST course of action?
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A
Escalate the issue to the project sponsor immediately to report the lack of compliance.
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B
Proceed with the planned work, assuming the agency's previous input is still valid to avoid delays.
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C
Seek a direct, one-on-one meeting with the stakeholder to understand their concerns and preferred communication method.
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D
Update the stakeholder register to classify them as 'Resistant' and develop a new strategy without their input.