PRINCE2-PRACTITIONER People Practice Question
A Project Manager needs to assess stakeholder engagement levels and determine the gap between current and desired attitudes toward the project. Which tool or technique is most appropriate for this purpose according to PRINCE2 7?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix
PRINCE2 7 recommends using stakeholder engagement mapping techniques, such as a stakeholder engagement assessment matrix, to evaluate current versus desired levels of support (e.g., unaware, resistant, neutral, supportive, leading).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS)
Why it's wrong here
An RBS categorizes project risks to aid risk identification.
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Quality Register
Why it's wrong here
The Quality Register tracks the results of quality control activities.
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Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix
Why this is correct
This matrix explicitly maps current and desired stakeholder states to plan engagement strategies.
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Product Breakdown Structure (PBS)
Why it's wrong here
A PBS is used to define and break down the physical products of the project, not stakeholder attitudes.
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