PGMP · Question #525
The program charter for a new, five-component program has been approved. What should the program manager use to communicate the program's intended direction and the linkage between organizational…
The correct answer is C. Program business case. The program business case is the foundational document that explicitly justifies the program by linking organizational strategies to the planned work. It articulates the expected benefits, strategic fit, and rationale for why the program exists - making it the primary vehicle…
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The program charter for a new, five-component program has been approved. What should the program manager use to communicate the program's intended direction and the linkage between organizational strategies and planned work?
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- AProgram roadmap
- BProgram charter
- CProgram business case
- DProgram management plan
How the community answered
(38 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C89% (34)
- D5% (2)
Explanation
The program business case is the foundational document that explicitly justifies the program by linking organizational strategies to the planned work. It articulates the expected benefits, strategic fit, and rationale for why the program exists - making it the primary vehicle for communicating how the program's intended direction supports organizational goals. The program charter (B) authorizes the program but is less detailed on strategic linkage. The program management plan (D) focuses on how the program will be executed. The program roadmap (A) communicates timeline and sequencing but relies on the business case as the authoritative source of strategic alignment.
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