CPL Strategic Planning & Execution 4

Question 1

When developing a program strategic plan, the program manager should ensure the plan is PRIMARILY driven by:

Accepted Answer

The organization's vision, mission, and strategic goals

Answer

The program strategic plan must flow from the organization's vision, mission, and strategic goals to ensure program outcomes deliver lasting value.

Question 2

A balanced scorecard used in strategic execution tracks performance across which four perspectives?

Accepted Answer

Financial, Customer, Internal Processes, Learning & Growth

Answer

The Balanced Scorecard framework (Kaplan & Norton) measures strategy execution across Financial, Customer, Internal Processes, and Learning & Growth perspectives.

Question 3

During program execution, a component project manager reports that a deliverable will be late. How should the program manager assess strategic impact?

Accepted Answer

Analyze how the delay affects downstream benefits and strategic milestones

Answer

Program managers must assess component delays in terms of their ripple effect on benefits realization and strategic milestones, not just schedule.

Question 4

Which technique is used to prioritize program components based on their contribution to strategic objectives?

Accepted Answer

Weighted scoring model

Answer

A weighted scoring model assigns weight to strategic criteria and scores each component, enabling objective prioritization based on strategic contribution.

Question 5

A program manager discovers that two strategic KPIs are being measured using inconsistent methodologies across component projects. The BEST resolution is to:

Accepted Answer

Standardize KPI measurement methodology across all components and baseline the data

Answer

Standardizing measurement methodology ensures comparability and accuracy of strategic performance data across the program.

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CPL Strategic Planning & Execution 4