Which of the following defines Dis-benefit?

MSP defines a dis-benefit as “a measurable decline resulting from an outcome perceived as negative by one or more stakeholders.” It is the mirror image of a benefit (a measurable improvement) and is recorded so that its impact can be forecast, tracked and managed within the programme’s business case and benefits management approach.

A. Defines a benefit, not a dis-benefit; opposite concept.
B. Describes a risk (an uncertain event that may be positive or negative).
C. Describes an issue (an unplanned event that has already occurred and needs action).

1. AXELOS. Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) 5th Ed.

TSO

2020.

• Glossary

p. 278 – “Dis-benefit: a measurable decline resulting from an outcome perceived as negative…”.

• Glossary

p. 278 – “Benefit: a measurable improvement resulting from an outcome perceived as an advantage…”.

• Glossary

p. 279 – “Risk: an uncertain event or set of events that

should it occur

will affect objectives…positive or negative.”

• Glossary

p. 279 – “Issue: an event that has happened

requiring management action.”