A project is underway when a key stakeholder requests an additional feature, extending the duration of a critical path task by two weeks. The project manager must evaluate the request and take necessary actions to manage the change. What should the project manager do FIRST in response to this situation?
Approve the change request to accommodate the stakeholder's need.
Reject the change request to maintain the original schedule and prevent any delays.
Evaluate the impact of the new feature on the project's schedule baseline and overall objectives.
Inform the stakeholder that changes cannot be made to tasks on the critical path when following the Waterfall Methodology.