What is the primary responsibility of the Programme Manager in the recommended programme management team structure?

To coordinate and manage the day-to-day activities of the programme

To provide assurance that the programme is being managed correctly

To act as the single point of accountability for the programme

To ensure that the programme's outputs are embedded in the business

A programme is being set up in an organization that has a very hierarchical culture. The proposed governance approach includes a programme board, a programme manager, and a business change manager, but no formal programme office. The sponsor is concerned that this structure is not fit for purpose. Which of the following is the most significant risk of omitting a programme office?

The programme board will not have enough members to make decisions.

The programme manager will be overburdened with administrative tasks, reducing their capacity for leadership.

The business change manager will have no one to manage the change activities.

There will be no one to champion the benefits of the programme.

When tailoring the organization theme to a programme's environment, which of the following should be considered?

The programme's size, complexity, and organizational culture

The programme's financial budget only

The preferences of the Programme Manager

The number of projects in the programme

Which document, required by the organization theme, defines the overall approach to how the programme will be governed, including the organization structure and decision-making authority?

The stakeholder engagement and communications plan

The programme strategy governance approach

The benefits management strategy

When evaluating whether an approach to applying the organization theme is effective and fit for purpose, which of the following should be assessed?

The programme's budget and timeline

The programme's environment, MSP principles, and the theme's requirements

The number of projects in the programme

The preferences of the programme's stakeholders

MSP Practitioner (5th edition)

Domain 2Objective 2

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

Part of the Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP themes in context domain, which makes up ~39% of our current practice bank. PeopleCert does not publish an official question count, but from its 150-minute exam (~60–100 total, ~23–39 in this domain), expect 3–5 from this objective — we provide 34 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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8 Concepts in This Objective

Key documents for the organization theme
Governance approach in programme strategy
Stakeholder engagement approach in programme strategy
Stakeholder engagement and communications plan
Areas of focus for key roles
Recommended programme management team structure
Tailoring the organization theme to the environment
Effectiveness and fit-for-purpose analysis

Questions 21–25

21foundation · easy
What is the primary responsibility of the Programme Manager in the recommended programme management team structure?
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22expert · hard
A programme is being set up in an organization that has a very hierarchical culture. The proposed governance approach includes a programme board, a programme manager, and a business change manager, but no formal programme office. The sponsor is concerned that this structure is not fit for purpose. Which of the following is the most significant risk of omitting a programme office?
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23foundation · easy
When tailoring the organization theme to a programme's environment, which of the following should be considered?
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24foundation · easy
Which document, required by the organization theme, defines the overall approach to how the programme will be governed, including the organization structure and decision-making authority?
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25foundation · easy
When evaluating whether an approach to applying the organization theme is effective and fit for purpose, which of the following should be assessed?
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