PMI Exam PMO-CP Topic 7 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMO-CP exam

Question #: 19
Topic #: 7

A PMO is considering presenting its stakeholders with a "menu" of available functions to streamline the process of aligning expectations. However, some PMO team members raise concerns that this approach might not address stakeholders' actual needs effectively. Why is presenting a ''menu'' of PMO functions to stakeholders considered flawed?

AIt demands significant effort from the PMO staff to manage the selection process

BStakeholders may lack the expertise to identify the most suitable PMO service

CIt simplifies the PMO's responsibilities, limiting its potential contributions

DStakeholders typically prefer choosing specific project managers for their teams

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Suggested Answer: B

Mature stakeholders understand and appreciate both tactical and strategic contributions of the PMO. Less mature stakeholders may focus only on operational details, such as meeting deadlines or project metrics, without recognizing broader benefits like alignment with organizational goals.

Stakeholder Engagement and Maturity Models (PMI).

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by Lon at Mar 06, 2025, 08:20 AM

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Toi

28 days ago

Presenting a 'menu' is like asking a surgeon to pick their tools from a catalog - it's not going to end well for the patient.

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Laquanda

6 days ago

B) Stakeholders may lack the expertise to identify the most suitable PMO service

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Isadora

10 days ago

A) It demands significant effort from the PMO staff to manage the selection process

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Ulysses

10 days ago

A) It demands significant effort from the PMO staff to manage the selection process

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Annamae

29 days ago

This 'menu' idea sounds like a PMO that's trying to be a Jack of all trades but a master of none. Stakeholders deserve better.

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Lelia

1 months ago

Stakeholders are not ordering from a restaurant; they need a PMO that truly understands their unique needs. A 'menu' just doesn't cut it.

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Laura

1 months ago

If I had a dollar for every time a 'menu' approach backfired, I'd be sipping margaritas on a beach instead of taking this exam.

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Von

23 days ago

B) Stakeholders may lack the expertise to identify the most suitable PMO service

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Svetlana

27 days ago

A) It demands significant effort from the PMO staff to manage the selection process

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Xuan

1 months ago

Presenting a 'menu' of PMO functions seems more like a buffet than a personalized dining experience. Stakeholders need a tailored approach, not just a one-size-fits-all option.

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Loren

16 days ago

B) Stakeholders may lack the expertise to identify the most suitable PMO service

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Loren

18 days ago

A) It demands significant effort from the PMO staff to manage the selection process

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Verdell

2 months ago

I see your point, but I also think that presenting a 'menu' of PMO functions could simplify the process for stakeholders and help them understand the options better.

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Tamekia

2 months ago

I agree with Kimbery. Stakeholders may lack the expertise to identify the most suitable PMO service, so a 'menu' approach may not be effective.

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Kimbery

2 months ago

I think presenting a 'menu' of PMO functions to stakeholders is flawed because it demands significant effort from the PMO staff to manage the selection process.

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