Which of the following best describes the purpose of using negotiation techniques with sponsors and steering committee members?

To replace the program's governance structure

To formally document all stakeholder positions

To ensure they agree with every program decision

To secure their support while managing conflicting interests

Which action best demonstrates the principle of maintaining stakeholder alignment?

Regularly updating the stakeholder engagement plan based on feedback and changes

Focusing only on stakeholders with high influence

Conducting a one-time stakeholder analysis at program initiation

Keeping stakeholder expectations static to avoid changes

What is the primary purpose of defining clear acceptance criteria for program benefits?

To assign tasks to project managers

To provide a basis for evaluating whether the program has achieved its intended benefits

To identify potential risks in the program

To create a communication plan for stakeholders

What is the primary purpose of generating program visibility through communication?

To confirm stakeholder support and achieve strategic objectives

To increase the program's budget

To document all program decisions for legal purposes

To replace the need for formal reporting

A program manager is leading a program that requires the support of two key stakeholders with conflicting interests. The head of sales wants the program to prioritize a new customer relationship management system, while the head of finance wants the program to prioritize cost reduction. The program manager needs to secure support from both. What is the most effective negotiation strategy?

Ask the sponsor to decide which stakeholder's interest takes priority.

Find a common ground by identifying how the program can deliver benefits that address both interests, such as a CRM that reduces sales costs.

Side with the head of finance because cost reduction is a strategic priority.

Side with the head of sales because the CRM is more visible to customers.

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Domain 4Objective 2

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Part of the Stakeholder Engagement domain, which accounts for 16% of the PGMP exam. PMI does not publish an official question count, but from its 240-minute exam (~95–160 total, ~15–26 in this domain), expect 5–9 from this objective — we provide 31 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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What is the primary purpose of generating program visibility through communication?
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A program manager is leading a program that requires the support of two key stakeholders with conflicting interests. The head of sales wants the program to prioritize a new customer relationship management system, while the head of finance wants the program to prioritize cost reduction. The program manager needs to secure support from both. What is the most effective negotiation strategy?
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