Understand the Terms and Concepts Relevant to an Overview of Portfolio Management MOP-FOUNDATION Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–23

1. 21foundation · easy

   Which approach is most cost-effective when implementing portfolio management in a small organization with limited resources?

   • AOutsourcing all portfolio management activities to an external consultancy on a permanent basis.
   • BUsing a simple spreadsheet to track portfolio components and holding regular review meetings.
   • CPurchasing an enterprise-wide portfolio management software suite with advanced analytics.
   • DImplementing a full-scale portfolio management office (PMO) with dedicated staff and sophisticated tools.
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2. 22expert · hard

   A large retailer has a portfolio of 50 projects. The board is concerned that the portfolio is not delivering the expected value. An analysis shows that many projects are progressing well individually, but the overall portfolio is not aligned with the company's new strategy of focusing on online sales. Which action should the portfolio management function take to address this?

   • AReview the entire portfolio and reprioritise or stop projects that do not support the online sales strategy, even if they are performing well.
   • BContinue all projects as planned, as they are performing well and stopping them would waste investment.
   • CFocus on improving project management practices to ensure that all projects are delivered more efficiently.
   • DAccelerate all projects to deliver value faster, regardless of their strategic alignment.
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3. 23expert · hard

   A family-owned manufacturing firm is introducing portfolio management. The firm has a strong culture of trust and informal decision-making, and the owners are reluctant to introduce formal processes. However, the firm is growing and needs better visibility of its investments. Which approach is most likely to be successful in this context?

   • ADelay portfolio management until the firm becomes larger and more formal.
   • BIntroduce a light-touch portfolio review process that builds on existing informal meetings and uses simple reporting.
   • CImplement a comprehensive formal portfolio management framework with detailed documentation and approval gates.
   • DOutsource portfolio management to an external consultancy to avoid internal resistance.
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