PGM Strategic Planning and Alignment 5

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the 'strategic fit' assessment performed during program initiation?

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An analysis confirming the program's objectives and expected benefits align with organizational strategy and justify investment

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An evaluation of whether the program's technical design meets industry standards

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A comparison of the program's cost to similar industry benchmarks

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A review of whether the program manager's qualifications match the program's complexity

Question 2

When using OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) within a program context, Key Results should be:

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Specific, measurable indicators that confirm the objective has been achieved

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Qualitative descriptions of desired outcomes

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Assigned exclusively to the program manager

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Updated only at the end of the program

Question 3

A program manager is presenting a strategic update to the executive steering committee. The update should PRIMARILY focus on:

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Progress toward strategic benefits realization, key risks, and decisions required from leadership

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Detailed task-level progress for each project

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Team performance ratings and individual accomplishments

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Technical specifications of completed deliverables

Question 4

Environmental scanning in strategic planning helps program managers by:

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Monitoring external factors like market shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive moves that could affect program strategy

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Identifying pollution risks at project site locations

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Auditing energy usage across program components

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Tracking team members' work environments for productivity

Question 5

A program manager is asked to justify continued investment in a struggling program. The MOST compelling argument would be based on:

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Projected future benefits relative to remaining costs and strategic importance

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The amount already spent (sunk costs)

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Team morale and commitment to the program

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The number of completed milestones to date

Question 6

Which of the following scenarios represents MISALIGNMENT between program execution and organizational strategy?

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A program optimizes for technical elegance instead of market responsiveness required by strategy

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A program delivers ahead of schedule and under budget

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A program adjusts its scope in response to a strategic pivot by leadership

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A program's benefits realization report shows increasing returns over time

Question 7

In strategic program planning, a 'theory of change' document is MOST useful for:

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Explaining the logical chain of assumptions linking program activities to long-term strategic outcomes

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Documenting change requests submitted by stakeholders

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Outlining change management communications plans

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Recording lessons learned from previous programs