Execution & Stakeholder Engagement
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Execution & Stakeholder Engagement: example questions & answers
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During execution, a deliverable fails acceptance testing because it does not meet a documented requirement. What should the project manager do FIRST?
- ARe-deliver the same work and hope it passes
- BEscalate to the sponsor for a waiver
- CSubmit a change request to alter the requirement so the delivered work passes review
- DPerform root cause analysis to determine why the deliverable failed✓
Answer: The first step is to perform root cause analysis to understand why the deliverable failed before deciding on corrective action. Acting without diagnosis risks repeating the defect.
A project manager creates a document that categorizes stakeholders by their level of power and interest to plan engagement. This tool is a:
- AResource histogram
- BRACI chart
- CPower/interest grid✓
- DRisk breakdown structure
Answer: A power/interest grid (a stakeholder mapping technique) classifies stakeholders by their authority and concern to tailor engagement strategies. It helps prioritize communication effort.