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Your company has just presented its new five-year strategic plan. You have received a new product request from a customer that is in line with the previous five-year strategic plan, but it does not meet the objectives of the new plan. The product description seems to have a valid business driver and to be a straightforward development effort. As project manager, what is the BEST course of action?
Suggested Answer: B
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46 comments · newest first
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Lea
11 months ago
I’m surprised this request even came up after the new plan was announced!
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Geraldine
11 months ago
A benefit cost analysis could really help clarify things.
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Ria
11 months ago
Wait, why would we go against the new plan? Seems risky.
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Emelda
11 months ago
Totally agree, we need PMO's input first!
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Darrin
11 months ago
I think option B is the safest bet here.
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Alecia
12 months ago
I think requesting a project charter could help clarify things, but it seems like it might go against the new strategic objectives.
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Maynard
12 months ago
I feel like informing the customer about the corporate direction could be a good move, but it might not be the best for business relationships.
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Audra
1 year ago
This feels similar to that practice question about prioritizing projects. I think submitting for PMO review might be the safest bet, but I’m not entirely confident.
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Ronald
1 year ago
I remember we discussed how aligning with the strategic plan is crucial, but I'm not sure if we should just submit it to the PMO or do a full analysis first.
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Jestine
1 year ago
Submitting the request to the PMO for review seems like the safest bet. That way, I can get guidance from the experts on how to proceed.
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Cecily
1 year ago
I think the key is to balance the customer's needs with the company's new strategic direction. A benefit-cost analysis could help inform the decision.
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Kenneth
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. I'll need to review the company's new strategic plan and the product request details to determine the best course of action.
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Lettie
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky situation. I'll need to carefully weigh the options and consider the implications of each approach.
BU
Buddy
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about configuring Windows 10 computers for Azure AD Seamless SSO. I think I know the right approach, but I'll double-check the details to make sure.
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Ivette
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully. The key seems to be understanding what the first 8 digits of the IMEI number represent.
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Mariko
1 year ago
The business needs to maintain uptime, so I'd go with the Risk Report. That should highlight any potential vulnerabilities or security issues that could impact the network during the peak season.
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Erick
1 year ago
F) Perform a secret ritual to summon the ancient project management deities. They'll surely guide you to the correct answer.
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Louis
1 year ago
E) Spin a wheel and let fate decide! Who needs a strategic plan when you've got Lady Luck on your side?
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German
1 year ago
D) Request a project charter from management and begin a WBS. Gotta love those nice, tidy project management documents, am I right?
LO
Lovetta
1 year ago
D) Request a project charter from management and begin a WBS.
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Tawna
1 year ago
C) Inform the customer of the change in corporate direction and ask him/her to take another look at the project.
GW
Gwen
1 year ago
B) Submit the new product request to the PMO for review and approval before proceeding.
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Daniel
1 year ago
A) Do a benefit cost analysis of the project and submit it for management approval.
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Brinda
1 year ago
A) Do a benefit cost analysis of the project and submit it for management approval. This will give you a better understanding of the project's viability under the new plan.
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Bernardo
1 year ago
C) Inform the customer of the change in corporate direction and ask him/her to take another look at the project.
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Merlyn
1 year ago
B) Submit the new product request to the PMO for review and approval before proceeding.
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Merissa
1 year ago
A) Do a benefit cost analysis of the project and submit it for management approval.
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Dick
1 year ago
B) Submit the new product request to the PMO for review and approval before proceeding. It's always better to get official approval, even if the project seems straightforward.
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Mendy
1 year ago
C) Inform the customer of the change in corporate direction and ask him/her to take another look at the project.
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Iesha
1 year ago
B) Submit the new product request to the PMO for review and approval before proceeding.
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Christoper
1 year ago
A) Do a benefit cost analysis of the project and submit it for management approval.
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Verda
1 year ago
But shouldn't we also inform the customer about the change in direction?
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Yoko
1 year ago
I agree with Scarlet, it's important to get management approval.
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Scarlet
2 years ago
I think we should do a benefit cost analysis first.
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Carline
2 years ago
But shouldn't we also inform the customer about the change in direction?
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Albina
2 years ago
C) Inform the customer of the change in corporate direction and ask him/her to take another look at the project. This seems like the most transparent and responsible approach. The customer deserves to know about the new strategic plan.
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Jose
1 year ago
C) Inform the customer of the change in corporate direction and ask him/her to take another look at the project.
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Bong
1 year ago
A) Do a benefit cost analysis of the project and submit it for management approval.
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Melissia
1 year ago
User 2
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Larae
1 year ago
Project Manager: Thank you for understanding. Let's work together to align with our new objectives.
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Temeka
1 year ago
User 1
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Beatriz
1 year ago
Customer: Oh, I wasn't aware of the new plan. Let me take another look at the project.
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Elroy
1 year ago
Project Manager: We have a new strategic plan now. I need to inform you about the change.
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Ula
1 year ago
Customer: I just submitted a new product request that aligns with the previous strategic plan.
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Gail
2 years ago
I agree with Elouise, it's important to get management approval.
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Elouise
2 years ago
I think we should do a benefit cost analysis first.