As a result of optimization, one of the components was deemed necessary to be terminated. One of the executive managers found about this and called you telling you that you should leave this…

Question

Options

• AAsk the steering committee for more resources in order to be able to continue with this
• BAsk the senior manager directly for resources as you know that this component requires
• CHighlight the issue in the governance board meeting and recommend termination based on facts
• DContinue working on the component as you have the support of one of the senior managers

• A
  20% (7)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  69% (24)
• D
  9% (3)

Explanation

Portfolio governance exists precisely to protect portfolio decisions from individual stakeholder influence. The correct approach is to bring the issue to the governance board with objective, fact-based recommendations. This ensures transparency, accountability, and that decisions are made through proper channels rather than based on personal relationships or informal pressure. Option A (asking steering committee for more resources) skips the governance discussion. Option B (asking the senior manager directly for resources) bypasses governance entirely and rewards informal pressure. Option D (continuing the component because a senior manager supports it) is the worst choice – it undermines the portfolio optimization process and governance integrity, and sets a dangerous precedent where individual authority overrides structured decision-making.

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