PMP Practice Question 1413 - Business Environment
A project manager for a large software delivery project is in the process of finalizing the project governance. The project manager would like to implement procedures that do not align with several policies required by the organization's project management office (PMO). The project manager believes that the procedures outlined in the project governance will be necessary for this particular project due to the unique nature of the technology. What should the project manager do?
- A.Move forward with the project governance and inform the PMO.
- B.Disregard the initial procedures and follow the policies outlined by the PMO,
- ✓ Correct C.Discuss the proposed changes with the PMO.
- D.Engage stakeholders to modify policies outlined by the PMO.
Correct answer: C
Explanation
When a project manager wants to implement governance procedures that do not align with PMO policies due to the project's unique technology, the project manager should discuss the proposed changes with the PMO. Collaborative discussion may result in approved exceptions. Moving forward without PMO alignment (A) bypasses governance. Disregarding initial procedures (B) ignores project needs. Engaging stakeholders to modify PMO policies (D) oversteps boundaries.
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