With the introduction of new legislation in your company, anyone now is entitled to medical services regardless of whether or not they are employed or have any pre-existing health conditions. Your insurance company's executives have been tracking this legislation as it means significant changes for your company; many employers who obtained insurance through your company may go elsewhere for lower costs. Recognizing this legislation may lead to a loss of revenue, your company decided to merge with another insurance firm to obtain greater market share. This merger, though, means some existing projects may not be needed, and the workforce will be reduced by 20 percent, Such a significant change will impact how components are categorized in your portfolio leading to:
Correct Answer:B
Your organization tried implementing portfolio management in the past, but even though it purchased a sophisticated automated software system for scoring and prioritization, it was not successful. After a year of complaints about the system, the executive team disbanded it. Now, resources are scarce, and some executives who were involved in the earlier attempt have left the company. The new CEO asked for a list of ongoing programs, projects, and operational work, and you could not provide one even though you direct the Project Management Office. He wants this inventory so it then can be used as the starting point to implement portfolio management. You and several others stated it did not work previously and do not believe it will work in the company. The CEO then hired a person to be the portfolio manager from outside who reports directly to him. The portfolio manager is emphasizing the importance of resources working on initiatives aligned with organizational strategy as part of the:
Correct Answer:C
Enterprise environmental factors (EEFs) may constrain portfolio management options and may have a positive or negative influence on the outcome. Which of the following is not considered part of the EEFs?
Correct Answer:D
Working as the portfolio manager for your business unit of a major aerospace organization means you have a variety of programs, projects, and operational activities under way. You have set up a number of reports on the progress of the portfolio for your various stakeholders, but the best approach is to monitor the progress of the portfolio against:
Correct Answer:A
Your Portfolio Review Board is scheduled to meet in a week. Resources only are available to support one project, and detailed business cases have been prepared for two of them. Your company has a policy of being risk adverse. Based on the following table, which project would you recommend to the Board, and what else would you mention to them?
Correct Answer:D