PRINCE2F People: organizations, teams, and leadership Practice Question
Who is responsible for appointing the Project Manager?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse the Project Board's collective responsibility with the individual roles of Senior User or Senior Supplier, or mistakenly think the Change Authority has broader management powers than it actually does.
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Why each option matters
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The Project Board
In PRINCE2, the Project Board is responsible for appointing the Project Manager. This is because the Project Board represents the business, user, and supplier interests and has the authority to delegate day-to-day management to the Project Manager. The Project Board's responsibility includes ensuring the right person is appointed to manage the project on their behalf.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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The Project Board
Why this is correct
The Project Board appoints the Project Manager, usually on the recommendation of the Executive.
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The Senior User
Why it's wrong here
The Senior User is a member of the Board but does not single-handedly appoint the PM.
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The Senior Supplier
Why it's wrong here
The Senior Supplier may be consulted, but the Board as a whole appoints.
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The Change Authority
Why it's wrong here
The Change Authority is an optional role for change control decisions, not for appointing the PM.
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