2.2 Organization Theme (chapter 4) MSP-PRACTITIONER-5TH-EDITION Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the stakeholder engagement approach as documented in the programme strategy?

   • ATo provide a detailed risk assessment for each stakeholder group
   • BTo list the specific communication activities and timelines for stakeholder engagement
   • CTo define the overall governance structure of the programme
   • DTo describe how stakeholders will be identified, analyzed, and engaged throughout the programme
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2. 2expert · hard

   A global programme is being established with stakeholders in multiple time zones and cultures. The programme manager proposes a single, comprehensive stakeholder engagement and communications plan. However, the regional leads argue for separate plans tailored to their local contexts. What is the most effective way to tailor the organization theme in this situation?

   • AUse a single plan but only communicate in English to simplify the process.
   • BCreate separate plans for each region, with no overarching coordination.
   • CCreate a global framework plan, with regional annexes detailing local activities and channels.
   • DCreate a single global plan to ensure consistency and control across all regions.
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4. 3foundation · easy

   How does the governance approach in the programme strategy support the organization theme?

   • ABy providing a detailed schedule of stakeholder engagement activities
   • BBy defining the programme's vision and objectives
   • CBy establishing clear lines of accountability and decision-making
   • DBy identifying the benefits and how they will be measured
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5. 4application · medium

   A programme to introduce a new fleet management system is being planned. The programme manager is writing the stakeholder engagement approach for the programme strategy. What is the primary role of this approach within the organization theme?

   • ATo list all stakeholders and their contact information.
   • BTo provide a detailed schedule of communication activities for the next month.
   • CTo define the principles and methods for engaging with stakeholders throughout the programme.
   • DTo identify the benefits that the programme will deliver to stakeholders.
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6. 5expert · hard

   A programme is being established in a joint venture between two companies with different corporate cultures. One company is very hierarchical, while the other is very collaborative. The proposed governance approach includes a single programme board with equal representation from both companies. The programme manager is concerned this will not be effective. What is the most significant challenge with this governance approach?

   • AThe board members will have conflicting expectations about how decisions should be made.
   • BThe board will be too focused on operational issues, not strategic ones.
   • CThe board will be too large, making it difficult to schedule meetings.
   • DThe board will not have enough authority to make decisions.
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