Program Management Professional (PgMP) — Question 48

Component project managers create project management plans for all component projects in a program. The program manager notices that some project managers prefer one status report template, while others prefer another.
How should the program manager decide which template is appropriate?

Answer options

• A. Review the issue with the program management office (PMO) to determine which template to use.
• B. Review the issue with the project managers and come to mutual agreement on which template to use.
• C. Meet with the program governance board to select an appropriate template.
• D. Allow the component project managers to use their preferred templates.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the program management office (PMO) is typically responsible for standardizing processes and templates across projects. Option B, while collaborative, may not lead to a uniform approach. Option C involves a governance board, which may not be necessary for this decision. Option D could result in inconsistency and confusion across the program.