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    PracticePMI PMP®PMI PMP Practice Exam 5Question 65
    Hard1 markMultiple Choice
    Task 14: Establish project governance structureproject governancedecision making authoritystrategic projectsgovernance structure

    PMP · Question 65 · Task 14: Establish project governance structure

    A project manager is establishing governance for a high-visibility strategic initiative involving multiple business units, external partners, and significant organizational change. Senior leadership wants appropriate oversight but also wants to avoid slowing down project execution with excessive governance. What should the project manager do FIRST?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Implement the organization's standard governance framework with minor modifications

    B.

    Create a steering committee with representatives from all business units and external partners

    C.

    Define decision-making authority, escalation thresholds, and governance touchpoints based on project complexity and strategic importance

    D.

    Schedule regular governance meetings with senior leadership to provide project oversight

    How to approach this question

    When establishing governance for complex strategic projects, define decision-making authority and escalation thresholds first to ensure appropriate oversight without execution delays.

    Full Answer

    C.Define decision-making authority, escalation thresholds, and governance touchpoints based on project complexity and strategic importance✓ Correct
    C
    Effective project governance requires clear definition of decision-making authority levels, escalation thresholds, and oversight touchpoints that match project complexity and strategic importance.

    Common mistakes

    Students often choose standard frameworks (A) or committee creation (B), missing the need to define decision-making authority and escalation thresholds for effective governance.
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