PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) — Question 50

Mark is the project manager of the NHQ Project. Mark wants to create a salience model as part of his communications planning and scheduling. What does a salience model do for a project?

Answer options

• A. Describes classes of stakeholders based on their power, urgency, and legitimacy.
• B. Classifies stakeholders based on their influence and impact.
• C. Describes classes of stakeholders based on their power and influence.
• D. Groups stakeholders based on their power and interest.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because a salience model specifically categorizes stakeholders regarding their power, urgency, and legitimacy, which helps in prioritizing communication strategies. Options B, C, and D focus on different stakeholder attributes but do not encompass the complete criteria of urgency and legitimacy that are integral to a salience model.