PRINCE2F Business Case and Organizing Practice Question
A project manager is preparing the Business Case for a new project. The Executive has asked for a summary of the expected benefits and how they will be measured. Which PRINCE2 principle emphasizes the need for a continued business justification?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the principle of continued business justification with other principles like manage by stages, which also involve reviews but for different purposes.
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Why each option matters
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Continued business justification
The principle of continued business justification ensures that a PRINCE2 project has a valid Business Case that is reviewed and updated throughout the project. This principle directly supports the Executive's request for a summary of expected benefits and how they will be measured. Other principles like manage by stages or learn from experience are important but do not specifically emphasize ongoing justification. The Business Case must demonstrate that the project remains viable.
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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Learn from experience
Why it's wrong here
Learn from experience is a principle that encourages capturing and applying lessons throughout the project. It is not directly related to the need for a continued business justification. While lessons can inform the Business Case, the principle itself does not emphasize ongoing justification. The focus is on improvement and avoiding repeated mistakes, not on business viability.
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Tailor to suit the project environment
Why it's wrong here
Tailor to suit the project environment is a principle that emphasizes adapting PRINCE2 to the specific needs of the project. It does not directly address the need for continued business justification. While tailoring may affect how the Business Case is presented, the principle itself is about scalability and flexibility. The focus on benefits and measures is more closely tied to the justification principle.
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Manage by stages
Why it's wrong here
Manage by stages is a principle that divides the project into manageable stages, providing control points for the Project Board to review progress and make decisions. While it supports the review of the Business Case at stage boundaries, it does not directly emphasize the need for continued business justification. The principle of continued business justification is distinct and focuses on the ongoing viability of the project.
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Continued business justification
Why this is correct
The principle of continued business justification states that a PRINCE2 project must have a justifiable reason to start and continue. This principle directly emphasizes the need for a valid Business Case that is reviewed and updated throughout the project. It ensures that the project remains aligned with business objectives and delivers value. The Executive's request for benefits and measures aligns with this principle.
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