The Management Case

Which case is concerned with whether the proposal can be delivered successfully?

• A The Economic Case
• B The Management Case ✓
• C The Commercial Case
• D The Strategic Case

Answer: The Management Case demonstrates that the proposal is achievable and that robust arrangements are in place to deliver it successfully.

What does 'benefits realisation' planning within the Management Case aim to ensure?

• A That the long list is properly filtered
• B That suppliers are paid on time
• C That the anticipated benefits are actively managed and actually delivered ✓
• D That the discount rate is correctly chosen

Answer: Benefits realisation planning ensures the benefits identified in the business case are tracked, managed and ultimately achieved after implementation.

Which of the following is a key component of the Management Case?

• A The output-based payment mechanism
• B The accounting treatment of capital spend
• C Project governance and reporting arrangements ✓
• D The discounted whole-life cost of options

Answer: The Management Case sets out governance, project management arrangements, reporting lines and how delivery will be controlled.

Why is a risk management strategy included in the Management Case?

• A To define the project's spending objectives
• B To allocate contract penalties to suppliers
• C To show how delivery risks will be identified, assessed and managed throughout the project ✓
• D To calculate the net present value

Answer: The Management Case includes risk management to demonstrate that risks to successful delivery will be proactively identified, monitored and mitigated.

What is the purpose of a 'Post Implementation Review' (PIR) referenced in the Management Case?

• A To select the preferred bidder
• B To set the initial spending objectives
• C To produce the Strategic Outline Case
• D To evaluate, after delivery, whether the project achieved its objectives and benefits ✓

Answer: A Post Implementation Review evaluates the completed project against its objectives and benefits, capturing lessons learned for future schemes.

Which role is typically accountable for the successful delivery of the project within the Management Case arrangements?

• A The external auditor
• B The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) ✓
• C The optimism bias assessor
• D The lead bidder's account manager

Answer: The Senior Responsible Owner holds overall accountability for ensuring the project meets its objectives and delivers the projected benefits.