Which of the following statements about lines of authority and reporting are true? 1. The
Project Manager has day-to-day control for a management stage within the limits laid, 2. If a
Team Manager forecasts a deviation beyond Work Package tolerances, this should be
referred to the Project Manager down by the Project Board.
A.
Only 1 is true
B.
Only 2 is true
C.
Both 1 and 2 are true
D.
Neither 1 or 2 are true
Explanation:
I believe A is correct.
Because the correct line of reporting is Team manager to Project manager to Project Board.
Not Team manager to Project Board to Project manager.
Hence C is not correct.
Any thoughts ? enlighten me pls.
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C is the right answer. Unlike in PMP, the project is not fully owned by the project manager in PRINCE2. Escalating issues to the project board is a norm in PRINCE2
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Answer C
” to the Project Manager down by the Project Board” means Project Manager forwards the deviation down to Project Board
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The answer C is right, Managing Successful Projects With PRINCE2, Section 10.3.1.1
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Statements should read as following:
1. The Project Manager has day-to-day control for a management stage within the limits laid down by the Project Board
2. If a Team Manager forecasts a deviation beyond Work Package tolerances, this should be
referred to the Project Manager
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