A project manager is initiating a new software development project. Which document formally authorizes the project and gives the project manager authority to apply organizational resources?

Question

Project Management (PMP) — Easy

A project manager is initiating a new software development project. Which document formally authorizes the project and gives the project manager authority to apply organizational resources?

Accepted Answer

The project charter is the document that formally authorizes the project, giving the project manager the authority to allocate resources. It marks the beginning of the project, outlining the objectives and scope. The charter is distinct from other documents, such as the project management plan, which is developed later.