PGMP · Question #242
A wild life protection organization opposes your program, which involves the cutting of around 200 trees to make way for the construction of a building. Which of the following correctly defines the…
The correct answer is A. Negative stakeholder. A stakeholder whose interests conflict with or who actively opposes a program is classified as a negative stakeholder in PMI program management terminology.
Question
A wild life protection organization opposes your program, which involves the cutting of around 200 trees to make way for the construction of a building. Which of the following correctly defines the organization in program management terminology?
Options
- ANegative stakeholder
- BPositive stakeholder
- CKey stakeholder
- DHurdle stakeholder
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A91% (29)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
Why each option
A stakeholder whose interests conflict with or who actively opposes a program is classified as a negative stakeholder in PMI program management terminology.
Negative stakeholders are individuals or groups whose objectives are adversely affected by the program or who actively work against it. A wildlife protection organization opposing tree removal directly conflicts with the program's goals, which is the defining characteristic of a negative stakeholder according to the Standard for Program Management.
Positive stakeholders are those who benefit from or actively support the program, which is the opposite relationship this organization has with the program.
Key stakeholder denotes influence or importance level, not alignment or opposition - a negative stakeholder can also be a key stakeholder.
'Hurdle stakeholder' is not a recognized classification in PMI program management terminology.
Concept tested: Program stakeholder classification - negative stakeholder identification
Source: https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/standard-for-program-management
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