MSP-PRACTITIONER practice question 15 of 15

Which of the following defines an Emergent programme?

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Answer options

A: Evolved from concurrent, individual projects with need to ensure compliance to organization strategy Correct answer

B: Must do programmes often due to result of an external event and aimed to avoid negative implications

C: Translation of political priorities into a programme to refine and deliver desired changes

D: Programme focused on transforming the way business functions

Correct Answer:

A. Evolved from concurrent, individual projects with need to ensure compliance to organization strategy

Explanation

MSP classifies programmes into three generic types: vision-led, emergent and compliance. An emergent programme arises when several related projects already under way are grouped so their collective benefits are coordinated and aligned with corporate strategy. This “evolution from concurrent, individual projects” is the defining characteristic of an emergent programme, distinguishing it from mandatory compliance or proactively vision-driven change initiatives.

Why Incorrect

B. Describes a compliance (must-do) programme driven by external regulation, not an emergent one.
C. Reflects a politically mandated or vision-led initiative translating policy into change, not emergent.
D. Depicts a vision-led transformational programme focused on radical business change, not emergent.

References

1. AXELOS. “Managing Successful Programmes

5th ed.” (2020)

Section 1.4 ‘Programme types’

Table 1.1 – definition of an Emergent programme (p. 18–19).

2. Office of Government Commerce. “Managing Successful Programmes

2011 ed.”

Ch. 2

pp. 25–26 – description of an emergent programme evolving from concurrent projects.

3. University of Warwick WMG MSc Course Notes: “Programme & Project Strategy

” Lecture 3

slide 12 – outlines vision-led

emergent

compliance categories consistent with MSP definitions.

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