PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
A Project Manager is appointed to a small project. The Project Board has decided that the project does not require a separate Team Manager because there is only one team. Who will take on the Team Manager responsibilities in this case?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking that the Project Board must always appoint a separate Team Manager, but PRINCE2 allows the Project Manager to cover that role on smaller projects.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The Project Manager
In a small project with only one team, the Project Manager can take on the Team Manager responsibilities. This is a valid tailoring of the PRINCE2 organization theme. The Executive, Senior User, and Project Assurance roles are not involved in the day-to-day management of product delivery, so they cannot take on these responsibilities. The Project Manager is the natural choice to manage the team directly when a separate Team Manager is not justified.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The Project Assurance role
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance provides independent scrutiny of the project on behalf of the Project Board. It is not a management role and does not involve directing a team to deliver products. If Project Assurance were to take on Team Manager responsibilities, it would compromise its independence. Therefore, this option is incorrect because it conflates assurance with operational management.
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The Executive
Why it's wrong here
The Executive is the chair of the Project Board and is accountable for the project's success, but does not manage the day-to-day work of a team. Taking on Team Manager responsibilities would blur the governance and management layers. The Executive's role is to ensure the project remains justified and to make strategic decisions, not to manage product delivery. Therefore, this option is not correct.
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The Project Manager
Why this is correct
In PRINCE2, the Project Manager can take on the responsibilities of a Team Manager if the project is small and there is only one team. This is a common tailoring decision to avoid unnecessary roles. The Project Manager would then manage the team directly, ensuring that products are delivered according to the plan. This is the correct answer because the scenario states that a separate Team Manager is not required.
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The Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents the user community on the Project Board and is responsible for specifying user needs and ensuring benefits are realized. This role does not involve managing a team to produce products. The Senior User provides assurance that products will meet user requirements but does not take on operational management tasks. Thus, this option is not appropriate for the scenario.
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