How well does this apply the ‘manage by stages’ principle?

The Health and Safety Training Project has been divided into four stages. The executive considers this project to be a compulsory project and has advised the project manager that it is not necessary to produce the project initiation documentation. This would mean that the project would consist of three delivery stages.

How well does this apply the ‘manage by stages’ principle?
A . It applies it well, because the project management method should be tailored to the project.
B . It applies it well, because the justification for delivering the project is already understood.
C . It applies it poorly, because the stages should be shorter to provide more control to the project board.
D . It applies it poorly, because solid foundations should be established for every project.

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Answer: D