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PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 20 Discussion

An experienced program manager is leading a development program in a new company. While reviewing company procedures for formulating a program, they discover there is no company practice for managing key suppliers.What should the program manager do first to obtain program approval?
A) Prepare the stakeholder engagement plan for approval by the program steering committee.
B) Analyze the business environment to identify key stakeholders, and then perform a stakeholder analysis.
C) Conduct a brainstorming session with the program team to identify and analyze external stakeholders.
D) Create a project-level stakeholder analysis, and then perform a high-level program stakeholder analysis.

PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PgMP exam
Question #: 20
Topic #: 1
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An experienced program manager is leading a development program in a new company. While reviewing company procedures for formulating a program, they discover there is no company practice for managing key suppliers.

What should the program manager do first to obtain program approval?

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Stefany
10 months ago
Not sure if B is enough. Shouldn't they also consider existing relationships?
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Jeannine
11 months ago
I’m surprised there’s no supplier management practice at all!
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Gerald
11 months ago
Wait, why not just go straight to A? Seems more efficient.
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Antione
11 months ago
Totally agree with B! You need to know who’s involved first.
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Brande
11 months ago
I think B is the best choice. Identifying stakeholders is crucial.
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Malinda
11 months ago
I recall a similar practice question where we had to prioritize stakeholder analysis. I think option B makes the most sense to get the program approved.
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Cecily
11 months ago
I feel like conducting a brainstorming session could help, but I'm not sure if it's the best first step. We might need to gather more information first.
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Elvis
11 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think preparing a stakeholder engagement plan might come later in the process. We should probably analyze the business environment first.
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Cristina
11 months ago
I remember we talked about the importance of stakeholder analysis in class. It seems like identifying key stakeholders is crucial before moving forward.
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Celestina
12 months ago
This seems like a straightforward operations management question. I'll carefully consider the options and apply my knowledge of production planning.
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Loreta
12 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. Volume, variety, velocity, and value - I believe those are the correct characteristics, so I'll select the options that match.
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Claudio
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the options, but I think Six Sigma is the one that deals with defect reduction and process improvement.
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Chanel
12 months ago
I remember we discussed the correct syntax for ACLs, and I think it should start with "permit tcp".
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Alesia
12 months ago
Ah, I know this one! Documentation is crucial for service management, and protecting it from IT-related disasters is a key best practice. Option B is the clear winner here.
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