PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
During project execution, a team member raises a concern that the project's objectives are not aligned with the organization's strategic goals. Which role is primarily responsible for ensuring alignment?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often mistake the Project Manager as the owner of all project aspects, but PRINCE2 explicitly separates management (Project Manager) from accountability (Executive) for strategic alignment.
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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Executive
The Executive is ultimately accountable for the project's business justification and ensuring it remains aligned with the organization's strategic goals. In PRINCE2, the Executive owns the Business Case and must approve any changes that affect strategic alignment. The team member's concern about misalignment triggers the Executive's responsibility to review and, if necessary, revalidate the project's mandate.
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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Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier represents those providing resources and expertise, so their remit covers supplier delivery, not strategic alignment. It is tempting because suppliers do influence project viability, but the Project Board's business-focused role, the Executive, owns the Business Case and ensures objectives match corporate strategy.
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Executive
Why this is correct
The Executive owns the business case and is accountable for ensuring the project remains aligned with corporate strategy and delivers the intended benefits. This directly addresses the stem's concern about objectives diverging from organisational strategic goals.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User specifies requirements and represents those using the product, focusing on benefits realisation rather than corporate strategy. It is tempting because users care about outcomes, but the Executive owns the Business Case and is accountable for ensuring the project stays aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager runs the project day to day against the agreed business case, but strategic alignment is owned by the Project Board, which confirms continued viability. The Project Manager would be right for delivering within tolerances, not for judging organisational strategy.
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Variation 1. A stakeholder is concerned that the project is not delivering value for money. Which role should this concern be raised with?
medium- A.Senior User
- B.Project Assurance
- ✓ C.Executive
- D.Project Manager
Why C: The Executive is ultimately accountable for the project's business justification, including ensuring value for money. Concerns about cost versus benefits must be escalated to the Executive, who owns the Business Case and has the authority to approve changes or stop the project if value is not being delivered.
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