PRINCE2F Business Case and Organizing Practice Question
During a project, the Project Manager is preparing for a stage boundary. The Project Board has requested an updated business case to decide whether to continue. The Project Manager has gathered the necessary information and updated the business case. According to PRINCE2, what should the Project Manager do next with the updated business case?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is thinking that the business case is only for filing or for the Senior User, rather than recognizing it must be submitted to the Project Board for a continuation decision.
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Correct answer & explanation
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Submit it to the Project Board for approval as part of the End Stage Report
At a stage boundary, the Project Manager must provide the Project Board with an End Stage Report and an updated Business Case. The Board reviews these to decide whether to approve the next stage. Submitting the updated business case as part of this process is essential for the Board to assess the ongoing viability of the project and make an informed decision on continuation.
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Submit it to the Project Board for approval as part of the End Stage Report
Why this is correct
At each stage boundary, the Project Manager must produce an End Stage Report and an updated Business Case for the Project Board to review. The Project Board uses these documents to decide whether to continue to the next stage. The updated business case is included in the End Stage Report or presented alongside it. This ensures the Board has the necessary information to make an informed decision about the project's viability.
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Update the Benefits Review Plan with the new information
Why it's wrong here
The Benefits Review Plan is a separate document that outlines how and when benefits will be measured and reviewed. While it may need updating, it is not the next step for the updated business case. The business case itself must be submitted to the Project Board for a continuation decision. Updating the Benefits Review Plan does not fulfill the requirement to present the business case for approval.
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File it in the project's documentation for audit purposes
Why it's wrong here
Filing the business case for audit is not sufficient; it must be actively used by the Project Board to make a decision. The business case is a living document that drives decision-making. Simply filing it would not fulfill the requirement to review and decide on the project's continuation at a stage boundary. The Project Board needs to see it to assess whether the project remains justified.
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Send it to the Senior User for benefit validation
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User is responsible for specifying and monitoring benefits, but they do not approve the business case. The business case is approved by the Project Board as a whole. Sending it solely to the Senior User would bypass the Board's authority and delay the decision. The Senior User may provide input, but the formal approval is a Board responsibility.
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