Discuss PMI PgMP Exam Topic 1 Question 20

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?

APrepare the stakeholder engagement plan for approval by the program steering committee.

BAnalyze the business environment to identify key stakeholders, and then perform a stakeholder analysis.

CConduct a brainstorming session with the program team to identify and analyze external stakeholders.

DCreate a project-level stakeholder analysis, and then perform a high-level program stakeholder analysis.

Suggested Answer: A

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14 comments · newest first

Stefany 1 year ago

Not sure if B is enough. Shouldn't they also consider existing relationships?

Jeannine 1 year ago

I’m surprised there’s no supplier management practice at all!

Gerald 1 year ago

Wait, why not just go straight to A? Seems more efficient.

Antione 1 year ago

Totally agree with B! You need to know who’s involved first.

Brande 1 year ago

I think B is the best choice. Identifying stakeholders is crucial.

Malinda 1 year 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.

Cecily 1 year 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.

Elvis 1 year 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.

Cristina 1 year ago

I remember we talked about the importance of stakeholder analysis in class. It seems like identifying key stakeholders is crucial before moving forward.

Celestina 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward operations management question. I'll carefully consider the options and apply my knowledge of production planning.

Loreta 1 year 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.

Claudio 1 year 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.

Chanel 1 year ago

I remember we discussed the correct syntax for ACLs, and I think it should start with "permit tcp".

Alesia 1 year 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.

PMI PgMP Exam - Topic 1 Question 20 Discussion