To ensure stakeholder understanding and support, the project manager should educate them about project elements like scope, quality, and risk-and how these affect their expectations. This is part of effective stakeholder engagement and alignment.
The PMBOK Guide - Seventh Edition outlines the importance of stakeholder awareness and engagement through education, especially when aiming to gain stakeholder support and alignment with project objectives.
Option A is useful but does not specifically focus on educating stakeholders.
Option B focuses on reporting, not understanding.
Option C is standard communication, not proactive education.
References:
PMBOK Guide - Seventh Edition, Stakeholder and Communication Performance Domains PMI Stakeholder Engagement Guidelines
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