PRINCE2F Business Case and Organizing Practice Question
You are the project manager of a PRINCE2 project to implement a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. The Executive has asked you to produce the Business Case for the upcoming End Stage Assessment. You have updated the costs, timescales, and expected benefits. Which additional element MUST be included in the Business Case according to PRINCE2?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that the Business Case must include detailed plans or strategies rather than focusing on the justification elements such as risks and benefits.
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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An outline of the project's risk exposure and any major risks
The Business Case must contain an outline of the project's risk exposure and major risks because they affect the project's viability. In this scenario, the Executive needs to understand how risks such as integration challenges could impact the benefits and costs before approving the continuation of the CRM project at the End Stage Assessment.
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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A copy of the project's quality management strategy
Why it's wrong here
The quality management strategy is a separate document within the Project Initiation Documentation. While quality considerations may influence the Business Case, the strategy itself is not a required element. The Business Case focuses on justification, not on the detailed approach to quality. Including it would duplicate information and is not mandated by PRINCE2.
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A list of all team members and their responsibilities
Why it's wrong here
The team structure and responsibilities are defined in the organization theme documents, such as the project management team structure and role descriptions. The Business Case does not include a list of team members. While the organization may affect costs, the detailed team list is not a required part of the Business Case content per PRINCE2.
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A detailed project plan showing all activities and resources
Why it's wrong here
A detailed project plan is not a required component of the Business Case. The Business Case focuses on the justification for the project, including costs, benefits, risks, and timescales, but it does not contain the full project plan. The plan is a separate document within the Project Initiation Documentation and is referenced but not embedded in the Business Case.
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An outline of the project's risk exposure and any major risks
Why this is correct
PRINCE2 requires the Business Case to include an outline of the project's risk exposure and any major risks, as they directly affect the viability of the investment. In this scenario, the CRM implementation may face risks such as user adoption or integration issues, and these must be summarized in the Business Case to allow the Project Board to make an informed decision at the End Stage Assessment.
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