PGMP · Question #516
A program in a matrix organization includes subprojects for specific required technologies. The program manager assembles a team of project managers to lead each of the component projects. Each…
The correct answer is C. Time management training programs for all team members, as well as the project managers. The program manager is leveraging the existing time reporting process to prevent budget overruns, which means the accuracy of that process depends on all participants understanding how to use it correctly. In a matrix organization where team members split time across multiple…
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A program in a matrix organization includes subprojects for specific required technologies. The program manager assembles a team of project managers to lead each of the component projects. Each component project requires unique technical skills and expertise. To ensure that there are no budget overruns, the program manager leverages the existing time reporting process. What is a critical component of the Program Schedule Management Process?
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- AA list of all the projects that team members are working on
- BActivity or component start and finish dates, as well as intermediate milestones
- CTime management training programs for all team members, as well as the project managers
- DSkill levels of the various project team members, as well as the project managers
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A3% (1)
- B15% (5)
- C76% (25)
- D6% (2)
Explanation
The program manager is leveraging the existing time reporting process to prevent budget overruns, which means the accuracy of that process depends on all participants understanding how to use it correctly. In a matrix organization where team members split time across multiple projects with specialized skills, inconsistent or incorrect time reporting directly corrupts schedule and cost data. Option C is correct because time management training ensures every team member and project manager can accurately report hours against the right activities-making the time reporting process a reliable foundation for schedule control and budget oversight.
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