A portfolio manager wants to track the portfolio's contribution to the strategic goal of 'expanding into new markets.' Which set of metrics would be most appropriate?

Employee satisfaction and turnover rate

Project schedule variance and cost performance index

Number of new markets entered and revenue from new markets

Number of projects in the portfolio and total budget

In portfolio management, what does 'strategic alignment' primarily ensure?

That the portfolio's components are consistent with the organization's vision, mission, and strategic objectives.

That the portfolio manager has the authority to approve all project budgets.

That each project has a detailed business case and a project charter.

That the portfolio includes at least one project from each business unit.

When evaluating the alignment of a portfolio component with strategic objectives, what is the key question to answer?

Does this component have a high return on investment?

Does this component have a well-defined project charter?

Does this component use the latest technology?

Does this component directly contribute to one or more of the organization's strategic objectives?

What is the role of governance in maintaining strategic alignment in portfolio management?

To approve the budget for each project individually.

To establish the framework and processes for making decisions that keep the portfolio aligned with strategy.

To ensure that all projects use the same project management methodology.

To manage the day-to-day activities of each project in the portfolio.

A portfolio manager is identifying stakeholders for a portfolio that includes a major digital transformation initiative. Which group is most likely to have significant influence on strategic alignment decisions?

Executive sponsors and senior management

Project managers and team members

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