PFMP · Question #721
Different stakeholders will have different portfolio reporting requirements. Sponsors for example will have a great interest in:
The correct answer is B. Status in achieving benefits. Sponsors are the primary financial backers of portfolio components. Their core interest is whether the investment is delivering the promised business benefits - i.e., are they getting a return on what they funded? While strategic alignment (A) and overall value (C) are…
Question
Different stakeholders will have different portfolio reporting requirements. Sponsors for example will have a great interest in:
Options
- AIf the portfolio will meet organizational strategy
- BStatus in achieving benefits
- COverall portfolio value
- DStatus in terms of other authorized components
How the community answered
(17 responses)- A12% (2)
- B82% (14)
- C6% (1)
Explanation
Sponsors are the primary financial backers of portfolio components. Their core interest is whether the investment is delivering the promised business benefits - i.e., are they getting a return on what they funded? While strategic alignment (A) and overall value (C) are organizational concerns, sponsors are most directly accountable for benefits realization. Option D (status of other authorized components) is more relevant to the portfolio manager or governance board. The PMI Standard for Portfolio Management reinforces that benefits reporting is the key metric sponsors require to assess the health of their investment.
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