2.8 Decisions Theme (chapter 10) MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A programme is operating in a highly regulated environment where certain decisions must be approved by external regulators. The programme manager is designing the decision-making structure. What is the most important consideration?

   • AKeep all decisions at the programme board to ensure compliance.
   • BAvoid documenting decisions to reduce administrative burden.
   • CDelegate all decisions to the lowest possible level to speed up decision-making.
   • DEnsure that the decision-making structure includes the necessary checkpoints for regulatory approvals and that the decision registers capture these approvals.
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2. 7application · medium

   A programme identifies an opportunity to adopt a new technology that could reduce costs and improve efficiency. The programme manager wants to respond to this opportunity. Which response represents 'enhance'?

   • AIncrease the likelihood or impact of the opportunity by investing more resources or expanding its scope.
   • BIgnore the opportunity because it is not part of the original plan.
   • CAccept the opportunity without taking any action to increase its likelihood or impact.
   • DShare the opportunity with a partner to increase the chance of realizing it.
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4. 8expert · hard

   A programme has identified a significant opportunity to enter a new market early, which could increase benefits. However, this opportunity also introduces new risks, including potential regulatory issues. The programme manager needs to decide how to respond. What is the most appropriate approach?

   • AConduct an options analysis to weigh the potential benefits against the risks, and then choose a response that balances the opportunity with the risks.
   • BAvoid the opportunity entirely because of the risks.
   • CAccept the opportunity and do nothing about the risks, because the benefits are large.
   • DExploit the opportunity immediately to gain the first-mover advantage, regardless of the risks.
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5. 9application · medium

   In a programme, a decision is needed on whether to change the scope of a work stream. The change could affect the programme's benefits and cross-work-stream dependencies. According to MSP, who should be primarily responsible for making this decision?

   • AThe senior responsible owner (SRO), acting alone, because they have ultimate accountability.
   • BThe business change manager, because they are responsible for benefits realization.
   • CThe work stream lead, because it is their work stream's scope.
   • DThe programme board, because the decision affects the programme's benefits and cross-work-stream dependencies.
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6. 10application · medium

   A programme is deciding between two vendors for a new software platform. The programme manager has gathered data on cost, functionality, and vendor support. The decision criteria have been agreed. What is the next step in the options analysis?

   • AChoose the vendor with the lowest cost, because cost is the most important criterion.
   • BDelay the decision until more data is available, even if this causes a delay.
   • CAsk the vendor with the best sales pitch to provide more information.
   • DScore each vendor against the agreed criteria and compare the results.
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