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All of the following are benefits of a program except for which one?

The correct answer is B. Projects can operate independently of one another. Programs are designed to coordinate interdependent projects for collective benefit; independent project operation contradicts that purpose and is therefore not a program benefit.

Strategic Program Management

Question

All of the following are benefits of a program except for which one?

Options

  • AResource management in a program allows resources to be shared across all projects in the
  • BProjects can operate independently of one another.
  • CAll projects follow the policies of the program and organization.
  • DThe program manager can use the same approach in stakeholder management for all projects in

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    86% (18)
  • D
    10% (2)

Why each option

Programs are designed to coordinate interdependent projects for collective benefit; independent project operation contradicts that purpose and is therefore not a program benefit.

AResource management in a program allows resources to be shared across all projects in the

Shared resource management is a documented benefit of program management, allowing resources to move fluidly across projects and reducing idle time or conflicts.

BProjects can operate independently of one another.Correct

Projects operating independently of one another is the opposite of a program benefit - the entire rationale for grouping projects into a program is to manage their interdependencies and realize synergies that would not be available if each project stood alone. Independence eliminates the coordination advantage that justifies a program structure.

CAll projects follow the policies of the program and organization.

Uniform adherence to organizational policies across all projects is a governance benefit of program management that ensures consistency and reduces compliance risk.

DThe program manager can use the same approach in stakeholder management for all projects in

A consistent stakeholder management approach reduces duplication of effort and provides stakeholders with a unified communication experience across related projects.

Concept tested: Program management benefits and interdependency rationale

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

Topics

#Program Benefits#Program Definition#Project Interdependencies#Program Governance

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