PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
In a PRINCE2 project, the Project Manager has also been assigned the Project Assurance role. Which PRINCE2 principle is being violated?
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Defined roles and responsibilities
PRINCE2 requires that Project Assurance be independent of the Project Manager to provide objective oversight. Combining the roles violates the 'defined roles and responsibilities' principle and the management of risk.
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Continued business justification
Why it's wrong here
This principle is about the Business Case, not role separation.
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Defined roles and responsibilities
Why this is correct
PRINCE2 requires separation of Project Manager and Project Assurance to ensure independence.
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Focus on products
Why it's wrong here
Focus on products is about product definition, not role separation.
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Manage by stages
Why it's wrong here
Manage by stages is about planning in stages, not role conflict.
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