Program Management Professional Benefits Realization Management 3

Question 1

What is a 'disbeneficit' in program management?

Accepted Answer

A negative consequence or unintended outcome resulting from program delivery

Answer

A disbenefit is an unintended negative outcome that results from the program, which should be identified and mitigated as part of benefits management.

Question 2

A benefits map is a tool used to:

Accepted Answer

Visually link program outputs to outcomes and strategic objectives

Answer

A benefits map visually shows the chain of causality from program outputs through intermediate outcomes to final strategic benefits.

Question 3

Who is primarily responsible for sustaining benefits after program closure?

Accepted Answer

The operational or business unit that receives the program's outputs

Answer

After program closure, the operational or business unit assumes responsibility for sustaining and maximizing the benefits enabled by the program.

Question 4

In benefits realization, 'incremental benefits' refer to:

Accepted Answer

Benefits that are delivered in stages throughout the program rather than all at once at closure

Answer

Incremental benefits are delivered progressively as component projects complete, providing value to the organization before the full program concludes.

Question 5

When should a Benefits Realization Plan be reviewed and updated?

Accepted Answer

Regularly throughout the program lifecycle as circumstances and strategic priorities evolve

Answer

The Benefits Realization Plan is a living document that should be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in strategy, scope, or expected benefit delivery.

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Program Management Professional Benefits Realization Management 3