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Question 79

You are an IT project manager for your company and are currently defining the scope for a new project. The CIO defines project success as “implementation of standard technical components.” The project sponsor, on the other hand, defines project success as “achieving excellence in technology,” while the project customer defines project success as “the presence of sales-promoting features.” What should you do as the project manager?
  • A Follow the customer’s opinion. It is their project.
  • B Follow the CIO’s opinion. He is in charge.
  • C Follow the sponsor’s opinion. He is in charge.
  • D Talk with the stakeholders to define the project objectives in measurable metrics.
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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Measurable metrics cannot be applied to each of the stakeholders’ comments, and in order for the project to succeed, measurable metrics are needed. 1 is incorrect. The customer did not provide any metrics for the project’s success. 2 is incorrect. The CIO did not provide any metrics for the project’s success. 3 is also incorrect. The project sponsor did not provide any metrics for the project’s success.

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