A project manager is assigned to a strategic project. Senior management asks the project manager to give a presentation in order to request support that will ensure the success of the project.
Which entities will the project manager attempt to influence?

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A. The project and the organization When presenting to senior management for support, the project manager works to influence the project - by securing resources and alignment - and the organization - by gaining executive sponsorship and organizational commitment, which are the two primary spheres of PM influence defined in the PMBOK Guide.

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B. The organization and the industry Influencing the industry extends beyond the project manager's typical scope of authority; this is not a standard sphere of PM influence when seeking internal executive support.

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C. The subject matter experts and the project Subject matter experts are team-level resources, not a strategic entity the PM seeks to influence when presenting to senior management for project support.

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D. The change control board and the organization The change control board is an internal governance body, not a separate strategic entity; influencing it alone does not represent the full scope of PM influence at the organizational level.

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