CAPM · Question #133
In a large organization, with projects of different types and sizes, what kind of approach or method would be best to use?
The correct answer is C. A mix. Large organizations with projects of varying types and sizes benefit most from a tailored mix of predictive and adaptive approaches rather than a single methodology.
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- APredictive
- BAdaptive
- CA mix
- DAgile
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A18% (7)
- B8% (3)
- C73% (29)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
Large organizations with projects of varying types and sizes benefit most from a tailored mix of predictive and adaptive approaches rather than a single methodology.
Predictive alone is too rigid for projects with high uncertainty or rapidly changing requirements, limiting the organization's ability to respond effectively.
Adaptive alone may not suit all projects - particularly those with fixed regulatory requirements or well-understood scope - making it insufficient as the sole method.
No single approach fits all project types. Predictive methods work well for projects with well-defined scope and low uncertainty, while adaptive or agile methods suit projects with evolving requirements. A large organization spanning multiple domains should select and tailor the approach based on each project's characteristics, risk, and complexity, which is exactly what a hybrid or mixed approach enables.
Agile is a subset of adaptive approaches and shares the same limitation as choice B - it does not address the needs of all project types in a large organization.
Concept tested: Tailoring project approach for organizational context
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok
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