Governance, Roles & Organisation
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Governance, Roles & Organisation: example questions & answers
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Who is ultimately accountable for the project's business case and for ensuring it delivers value for money?
- AThe team members
- BThe end users
- CThe project manager
- DThe project sponsor✓
Answer: The sponsor owns the business case and is accountable for ensuring the project remains justified and delivers value for money throughout its life.
What is the primary responsibility of the project manager?
- ATo sign off the final benefits realisation report as the accountable owner of the business case
- BTo set the organisation's overall strategy
- CTo own the business case and secure funding
- DTo deliver the project's objectives within agreed constraints through day-to-day management✓
Answer: The project manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, delivering its objectives within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints.
What is the purpose of project governance?
- ATo remove the need for reporting, since the board takes part in each decision
- BTo provide the framework of authority, accountability and decision-making that keeps the project aligned with organisational objectives✓
- CTo allow each team member to make independent strategic decisions
- DTo protect the project from being stopped once it has been started and funding has been released
Answer: Governance provides the structures, authorities and processes ensuring a project is directed and controlled effectively and remains aligned with the organisation's strategy.