PGMP · Question #136
Josh is the program manager for his organization and he's leading the analysis for a new program that may be initiated by his company. The analysis is a focus on the return on investment for new…
The correct answer is A. Business case. A business case is the document that analyzes the justification for initiating a program, including the return on investment analysis Josh is conducting. It is created during the pre-program preparation phase to support the decision of whether to proceed.
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Josh is the program manager for his organization and he's leading the analysis for a new program that may be initiated by his company. The analysis is a focus on the return on investment for new software that may be created if the program is initiated. What type of a document is Josh likely creating for his company?
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- ABusiness case
- BProgram charter
- CProgram scope statement
- DStatement of work
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(40 responses)- A88% (35)
- B8% (3)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
A business case is the document that analyzes the justification for initiating a program, including the return on investment analysis Josh is conducting. It is created during the pre-program preparation phase to support the decision of whether to proceed.
The business case documents the organizational need, expected benefits, feasibility, and return on investment for a proposed program, providing the financial and strategic justification that decision-makers use to approve or reject program initiation - directly matching the ROI analysis Josh is performing.
The program charter formally authorizes an already-approved program and names the program manager; it does not contain the ROI analysis used to decide whether to initiate the program.
The program scope statement defines the boundaries and major deliverables of a program that has already been approved; it is not an analytical document used to evaluate investment returns.
A statement of work describes the work to be performed under a contract or agreement; it is not used to analyze return on investment for a potential program.
Concept tested: Business case and ROI analysis for program justification
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/program-management
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