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A project manager is preparing the business case for a project in a not for profit organization. The project manager justifies the cost of the project to a group of sponsors. Which benefits realizatio

The correct answer is C. Total value of ownership. For a not-for-profit organization justifying project costs, the project manager should use "Total value of ownership" as the benefits realization metric, as it encompasses broader, non-financial benefits beyond monetary returns.

Submitted by kavita_s· Apr 18, 2026Business Environment

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A project manager is preparing the business case for a project in a not for profit organization. The project manager justifies the cost of the project to a group of sponsors. Which benefits realization metric should the project manager use?

Options

  • ABudget at Completion (BAC)
  • BPayback period
  • CTotal value of ownership
  • DReturn of investment (ROI)

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  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    9% (2)
  • C
    82% (18)
  • D
    5% (1)

Why each option

For a not-for-profit organization justifying project costs, the project manager should use "Total value of ownership" as the benefits realization metric, as it encompasses broader, non-financial benefits beyond monetary returns.

ABudget at Completion (BAC)

Budget at Completion (BAC) is an earned value management metric for measuring budget performance, not a benefits realization metric for justifying project costs or value.

BPayback period

Payback period is a financial metric used to determine how long it takes for a project's cash inflows to recover its initial investment, primarily focused on financial recovery, which is often not the primary driver for not-for-profit projects.

CTotal value of ownershipCorrect

Total Value of Ownership (TVO) is suitable for not-for-profit organizations because it encompasses the full spectrum of value derived from a project, including both tangible and intangible benefits like improved service delivery, enhanced reputation, or social impact, which are often more critical than purely financial returns for such entities. This goes beyond just cost and directly addresses the 'value' a non-profit seeks to create.

DReturn of investment (ROI)

Return on Investment (ROI) is a financial profitability ratio used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment, which is less relevant for organizations whose primary goal is not financial profit but social or public benefit.

Concept tested: Project benefits realization for non-profits

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#Benefits Realization#Business Case#Financial Justification#Value Management

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