While executing a project within an operations function, the project manager faces scope changes and delays to critical tasks. How should the project manager address this situation?

The correct answer is to conduct an impact analysis and present the results to the steering committee for approval. This is the most comprehensive and appropriate response because it follows a structured change management process. An impact analysis evaluates the effects of the scope changes and delays on the project's objectives, schedule, cost, quality, and resources. Presenting this to the steering committee (or relevant authority) ensures that stakeholders understand the implications and can make an informed decision about approving or rejecting the changes. Raising issues in weekly reports (option A) is insufficient as it doesn't propose a solution or follow a formal change process. Convening a team meeting to decide on changes (option B) is incorrect because the project team typically doesn't have the authority to approve scope changes; their role is to analyze and recommend. Submitting a change request (option C) is a necessary step but should be preceded by an impact analysis to provide the necessary details for decision-making.