PFMP · Question #82
Which of the following is an example of business imperatives?
The correct answer is A. IT compatibility. Business imperatives are non-negotiable constraints or mandatory requirements the organization must satisfy - IT compatibility is an imperative because components that are technically incompatible simply cannot be implemented.
Question
Which of the following is an example of business imperatives?
Options
- AIT compatibility
- BInvestments that build the infrastructure to grow the business
- CMarket share increase
- DRevenue increase
How the community answered
(38 responses)- A87% (33)
- B3% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
Business imperatives are non-negotiable constraints or mandatory requirements the organization must satisfy - IT compatibility is an imperative because components that are technically incompatible simply cannot be implemented.
IT compatibility is a business imperative because it represents a mandatory technical constraint - portfolio components that are incompatible with existing IT infrastructure cannot be deployed regardless of their strategic value, making compatibility a non-negotiable requirement rather than a preference or goal.
Investments that build infrastructure to grow the business are strategic investments chosen to advance organizational objectives, not mandated constraints - they are discretionary enablers, not imperatives.
Market share increase is a strategic goal or desired outcome that the organization pursues, but it is not a mandatory constraint that must be satisfied for operations to continue.
Revenue increase is a strategic business objective, not a business imperative - it describes a desired result rather than a non-negotiable operational or compliance requirement.
Concept tested: Business imperatives as mandatory portfolio constraints
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/standard-for-portfolio-management
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