A program manager uses a traffic light reporting system where projects show red, yellow, or green status. A project lead reports green status despite missing two milestones. What should the program manager do?
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A
Accept the green status since the project lead is accountable
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B
Establish clear, objective criteria for status thresholds to prevent subjective reporting
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C
Escalate immediately to the sponsor without further investigation
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D
Change all projects to yellow as a precaution