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Scenario Additional Information Chief Executive Officer (CEO): He started the company 25 years ago and knows his job very well. He injured his leg…

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Domain Apply effective people management in successful projects

Scenario Additional Information Chief Executive Officer (CEO): He started the company 25 years ago and knows his job very well. He injured his leg two years ago which has restricted his visits to the engineering are a. As CEO he has an overall perspective of the business strategic requirements and the authority to commit resources as required. Marketing Director: She has been with the company for three years, following a successful career with a publicity company. She has the ability to represent the needs of the business, particularly as this is a marketing project. She has the authority to commit the annual business marketing budget, from which the project will be funded, as she sees appropriate. She will be responsible for monitoring the expected benefits of the calendar, in particular the improvement of the company's image. Engineering Manager: He has been responsible for many engineering innovations in the company and is still as keen and energetic as the day he started. VVhilst he will not be part of the project team, his staff will feature in the photos for the promotional calendar. Central Records: This group of five staff looks after all company records and document control. They now maintain all project files. Bright Lights: This is the local office supplies company. It supplies all the stationery and office equipment needs of the company and will supply the stationery for this project. Portraits ltd: This is a professional photographic company with a number of excellent photographers and a history of successful work. This company has been selected to take the photos for the company calendar. It has yet be decided which of the photographers to use. Which 2 statements explain why the Marketing Director should be appointed as the Executive for this project?
Answer options
A: She has been with the company for three years.
B: She previously had a successful career in publicity.
C: She is able to represent the business needs of MNO Manufacturing. Correct answer
D: She has authority to commit the marketing budget, from which the project will be funded. Correct answer
E: She requires more experience working with the engineering industry.
Correct Answer:
C. She is able to represent the business needs of MNO Manufacturing.; D. She has authority to commit the marketing budget, from which the project will be funded.
Explanation

According to PRINCE2, the Executive is ultimately accountable for the project's success and represents the business interests. The Marketing Director is the most suitable candidate because she can represent the business needs for this marketing project (C) and has the authority to commit the necessary funding from the marketing budget (D). These are core responsibilities of the Executive role, which include securing funding and ensuring the project remains focused on achieving its objectives and delivering benefits, as detailed in the Business Case.

Why Incorrect

A. Her tenure with the company is not a defining criterion for the authority and accountability required of a PRINCE2 Executive.
B. While her past career is beneficial, it is her current authority and business representation that qualify her for the Executive role.
E. A need for more experience is a weakness, not a justification for appointing someone to a role with ultimate project accountability.

References

1. AXELOS. (2017). Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2® 6th Edition. The Stationery Office (TSO).

Appendix C

Section C.3

The Executive: This section details the Executive's responsibilities

stating

"The executive is ultimately responsible for the project... The executive’s role is to ensure that the project is focused throughout its life on achieving its objectives and delivering a product that will achieve the forecast benefits." This supports option C.

Appendix C

Section C.3.1

Responsibilities: A key responsibility listed for the Executive is to "Secure the funding for the project." This directly supports option D.

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