PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. Project Board Roles: - Executive: Jane Doe - Senior User: Bob Smith - Senior Supplier: Acme Corp (represented by Alice Johnson) Excerpt from the Communication Management Approach: - Frequency of progress reports: weekly - Escalation path: team -> project manager -> project board - Project board decisions: by majority vote
The project board decides to use majority voting for all decisions. What is a potential issue with this decision-making process?
⚠ Common exam trap
PeopleCert often tests the misconception that majority voting is a valid decision-making method in PRINCE2, when in fact it violates the principle of unified direction and collective responsibility.
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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Using majority vote may undermine the principle of unified direction
PRINCE2's principle of 'continued business justification' and the requirement for unified direction mandate that the project board make decisions by consensus, not by majority vote. The project board represents business, user, and supplier interests as a single cohesive unit; majority voting would risk dividing the board and undermining the principle of unified direction, as it could allow one interest to override others without full agreement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Using majority vote may undermine the principle of unified direction
Why this is correct
PRINCE2 recommends consensus, not majority vote.
- ✗
Progress reports are too frequent, causing information overload
Why it's wrong here
Weekly reporting is typical.
- ✗
The Senior Supplier is represented by an individual rather than the organization
Why it's wrong here
Representation is acceptable.
- ✗
The roles are filled by three individuals, but there should be only two
Why it's wrong here
Three roles are standard.
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