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

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A small, agile software company is launching a 6-month programme to develop a new product. The company has a flat structure with no formal project management office, and the staff are used to self-organizing. The CEO wants to apply MSP but is concerned that the full governance framework will be too heavy. Which tailoring approach to the organization theme is most effective and fit for purpose?

   • AAdopt only the stakeholder engagement and communications plan, as it is the most important document for a small team.
   • BEstablish a lightweight programme board with the CEO as sponsor, a part-time programme manager, and a simple stakeholder engagement plan.
   • CSkip the formal programme board and let the development team self-manage, reporting directly to the CEO.
   • DImplement the full MSP governance structure, including a formal programme office, to ensure rigor and control.
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2. 17application · medium

   A programme manager is reviewing the key documents for the organization theme. They need to find the document that defines the overall governance structure, including the roles and responsibilities of the programme board. Which document should they refer to?

   • AThe benefits management strategy.
   • BThe stakeholder engagement and communications plan.
   • CThe programme strategy, specifically the governance approach.
   • DThe business case.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   Which MSP principle is most directly supported by tailoring the organization theme to the programme's environment?

   • ALead with purpose
   • BAdapt to the environment
   • CCollaborate across boundaries
   • DDeal with ambiguity
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5. 19application · medium

   A programme to build a new hospital is being planned. The programme strategy is being drafted, and the programme manager needs to capture how the programme will engage with the public, patients, and medical staff. What is the most appropriate way to document this in the programme strategy?

   • ADescribe the stakeholder engagement approach, outlining the principles and methods for engaging different groups.
   • BInclude a detailed stakeholder engagement and communications plan as an appendix to the strategy.
   • CList all stakeholders and their contact details in the strategy.
   • DState that stakeholder engagement will be managed by the communications department.
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6. 20application · medium

   A programme is being planned to upgrade the IT infrastructure of a large retail chain. The programme board has been formed, and the programme manager is now defining the roles within the programme management team. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the programme office in this team?

   • AChampioning the benefits and ensuring they are realized by the business.
   • BLeading the delivery of individual projects within the programme.
   • CMaking final decisions on programme scope and budget.
   • DProviding administrative and support services, such as maintaining plans and logs.
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