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You are the program manager for a large program in your matrix organization. You need to define when the resources in your program will be brought into the program and then released from the program…

The correct answer is B. Resource management plan. This question identifies which program management subsidiary plan governs the acquisition, use, and release of resources. The resource management plan specifically addresses the lifecycle of resources within a program.

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Question

You are the program manager for a large program in your matrix organization. You need to define when the resources in your program will be brought into the program and then released from the program so that the project managers, operational managers, and your program team can plan accordingly. What program management plan defines when resources are needed, how the resources will be obtained, and how the resources may be released from the program?

Options

  • AProcurement management plan
  • BResource management plan
  • CTeam management plan
  • DSchedule management plan

How the community answered

(36 responses)
  • A
    8% (3)
  • B
    86% (31)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

This question identifies which program management subsidiary plan governs the acquisition, use, and release of resources. The resource management plan specifically addresses the lifecycle of resources within a program.

AProcurement management plan

The procurement management plan governs the purchasing of goods and services from external vendors, not the scheduling and release of human resources.

BResource management planCorrect

The resource management plan defines what resources are needed, when they are needed, how they will be acquired (internally or externally), and the conditions and timing under which they will be released back to their functional managers or other programs. This is essential in a matrix organization where resources are shared across projects and operational duties.

CTeam management plan

Team management plan is not a standard PMI-recognized subsidiary plan name; resource and human resource planning are covered under the resource management plan.

DSchedule management plan

The schedule management plan defines how the project schedule will be developed, managed, and controlled - not how resources will be acquired or released.

Concept tested: Resource management plan scope and purpose

Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok

Topics

#Resource Management Plan#Program Planning#Resource Acquisition#Resource Release

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