PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Which role is responsible for maintaining the Business Case throughout the project?
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Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive)
The Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive) is accountable for the Business Case and ensuring it remains viable. The Project Manager maintains it day-to-day, but the SRO owns it. This is a key PRINCE2 principle.
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Senior Responsible Owner (SRO/Executive)
Why this is correct
The SRO owns the Business Case and is accountable for its viability throughout the project.
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Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User represents the users but does not own the Business Case.
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Project Assurance
Why it's wrong here
Project Assurance independently reviews the Business Case but does not own it.
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Project Manager
Why it's wrong here
The Project Manager maintains the Business Case on behalf of the SRO, but the SRO is ultimately responsible.
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