PfMP Portfolio Strategic Alignment Practice Question
During a portfolio review, you find a component that is technically successful but no longer aligned with the company's new strategic direction. What is the most appropriate action?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Initiate a review to determine if the component should be terminated or redirected.
Alignment takes precedence over technical success; components that do not contribute to the current strategy should be phased out.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Initiate a review to determine if the component should be terminated or redirected.
Why this is correct
When alignment is lost, the component's status must be re-evaluated.
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Keep the project because it is successful.
Why it's wrong here
Success without strategic value is a waste of resources.
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Give the team a bonus for their technical performance.
Why it's wrong here
Rewarding performance does not fix the strategic misalignment.
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Ignore the misalignment.
Why it's wrong here
This undermines the value of the portfolio.
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