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You are the program manager for your organization. Your current program is to create a new recreational facility in your city. Franklin, the Chief Executive Officer, is concerned about meeting all of the financial and schedule requirements of the proposed program. Martina, the mayor of your town, wants to make certain the program meets all safety requirements and building codes. Your supervisor, Mary Ann, is the Program Director, and she is concerned about the start date of your program. Another stakeholder, Hal, is worried that your resources may be spread thin on the program as some of the resources are on multiple projects in your program.
To whom will you report to in this program?
Suggested Answer: B
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37 comments · newest first
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Geoffrey
11 months ago
I’m surprised Hal isn’t more of a priority here!
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Jimmie
11 months ago
Wait, why not report to Martina for safety issues?
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Lilli
12 months ago
But what about Franklin's financial concerns?
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Lavonna
12 months ago
Totally agree, she’s the Program Director after all!
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Dalene
1 year ago
I think reporting to Mary Ann makes the most sense.
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Laticia
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused about this one. Hal’s concerns about resources are valid, but I don’t think he’s the right person to report to. I might go with D too.
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Cory
1 year ago
I get that safety is crucial, but I think the program manager should prioritize reporting to Mary Ann since she oversees the program directly.
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Marleen
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like reporting to Franklin could make sense since he’s the CEO and focused on financials.
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Huey
1 year ago
I think I remember that the program manager typically reports to the program director, so I’m leaning towards D, Mary Ann.
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Desirae
1 year ago
I've got this! Based on the information provided, it's clear that Mary Ann, the Program Director, is the one I would report to as the program manager. She seems to have the most direct oversight and authority over the program.
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Jesusita
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. There are a lot of moving parts with the different stakeholders and their concerns. I'll need to really focus on understanding the hierarchy and decision-making structure to determine the right answer.
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Krissy
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The CEO, mayor, program director, and another stakeholder are all mentioned. I think I need to identify which one has the most direct oversight and authority over the program manager role.
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Willard
1 year ago
Hmm, there are a lot of different stakeholders mentioned here with different concerns. I'll need to analyze each one's perspective and responsibilities to figure out the correct reporting relationship.
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Tawna
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about reporting structure. I'll carefully read through the details to identify the key stakeholders and their roles, then determine who I would report to as the program manager.
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Dong
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C. Financing permanent current assets with short-term debt seems like the riskiest approach since the firm would have to constantly refinance that debt.
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Yun
1 year ago
Okay, let's think this through. The CEO and mayor are important stakeholders, but they're not directly managing the program. As the program manager, I'd report to the Program Director, Mary Ann. D) is the correct answer, in my opinion.
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Nelida
1 year ago
It's important to keep Mary Ann informed and address any concerns she may have about the start date.
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Micheal
1 year ago
Franklin and Martina may have concerns, but ultimately Mary Ann is the one in charge of the program.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
Yes, Mary Ann is the one overseeing the program, so D) is the right choice.
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Freeman
1 year ago
I agree, Mary Ann is the Program Director so she would be the one I report to.
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Cassandra
1 year ago
Haha, this reminds me of that time I was on a project and had to report to the CEO, the project sponsor, the resource manager, and the team lead. Talk about a bureaucratic nightmare! Anyway, I'd say D) Mary Ann is the way to go here.
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William
1 year ago
Yeah, Mary Ann is the one overseeing the start date of the program.
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Irene
1 year ago
Mary Ann is the Program Director, so it makes sense to report to her.
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Ashton
1 year ago
I agree, reporting to Mary Ann would be the best choice.
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Aleta
2 years ago
Hmm, this seems like a classic case of conflicting priorities. I can see the CEO and mayor wanting to be kept in the loop, but ultimately, the program manager should report to the Program Director, Mary Ann. D) is the answer.
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Alva
1 year ago
Stakeholder: Just be careful not to spread your resources too thin on multiple projects.
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Larue
1 year ago
Mayor: And don't forget about the safety requirements and building codes.
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Tricia
1 year ago
CEO: Make sure to keep me updated on the financial and schedule requirements.
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Chuck
1 year ago
Program Manager: I will report to Mary Ann, the Program Director.
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Denny
2 years ago
I would choose D) Mary Ann as well, as she is the one responsible for the program's success and meeting the start date.
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Lettie
2 years ago
I agree, Mary Ann seems like the best person to report to since she is directly overseeing the program.
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Denae
2 years ago
Well, this is a tricky one. The program manager typically reports to the Program Director, which in this case is Mary Ann. But the CEO and mayor are also major stakeholders, so I guess it depends on the specific reporting structure. I'll go with D) Mary Ann.
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Marg
1 year ago
True, but in this case, the direct reporting line is to Mary Ann.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
But don't forget about the CEO and mayor, they are important stakeholders too.
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Dominga
1 year ago
I agree, Mary Ann is the direct supervisor for the program manager.
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Twila
2 years ago
I think the program manager should report to Mary Ann, the Program Director.
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Jaime
2 years ago
I think I will report to Mary Ann because she is the Program Director and is concerned about the start date.