Which of the following is a critical organizational element?

MSP 5th-edition states that the Organisation theme “sets out how the programme will establish effective leadership and strong stakeholder engagement. These critical organisational elements ensure the programme has the right direction and support” (AXELOS, 2020, p. 95). Hence, stakeholder engagement is explicitly identified as a critical organisational element, whereas the other options belong to different MSP themes or principles.

A. Leading change – Listed as an MSP principle, not as an organisational element (AXELOS, 2020, p. 36).
C. Quality management and assurance – Falls under the Assurance theme, not Organisation (AXELOS, 2020, p. 120).
D. Delivery mechanisms for change – Addressed in the Design theme regarding target operating model and projects, not an organisational element (AXELOS, 2020, p. 104).

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

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2020:

• p. 95

para 2 – Organisation theme and “critical organisational elements: leadership and stakeholder engagement”.

• p. 36 – Principle “Lead with purpose/leading change”.

• p. 104 – Design theme describing delivery mechanisms for change.

• p. 120 – Assurance theme covering quality management and assurance.